A Family Thing
- Comedy
- Drama
Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaving a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth; plus, he has a half brother Ray, in Chicago, she wants him to visit. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from Ray and Ray's son, Virgil. His birth mother's sister, Aunt T., an aged and blind matriarch, takes Earl in tow and insists that the family open up to him.
A Family Thing is a 1996 comedy-drama about an Arkansas man who discovers his unexpected family history after his mother's death. Earl Pilcher Jr. travels to Chicago to meet his biological half-brother and uncover the truth about his origins, guided by a determined elderly aunt who bridges the family divide.
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Robert DuvallEarl Pilcher Jr.
James Earl JonesRay Murdock
Michael BeachVirgil
Irma P. HallAunt T.
Grace ZabriskieRuby
Regina TaylorAnn
David KeithSonny
Xander BerkeleySunburned Man
Jacqueline WilliamsWoman at Hospital
Mary JacksonCarrie
Paula MarshallKaren
Phillip Edward Van LearClub Manager
Meg ThalkenDoctor- Richard LexseeTruckjacker
James N. HarrellEarl Pilcher Sr.
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When was A Family Thing released?
A Family Thing was released on March 29, 1996.
What is A Family Thing about?
The film follows Earl Pilcher Jr., an Arkansas equipment rental owner, who learns after his mother's death that he has a Black half-brother in Chicago. Earl travels to meet his biological family and navigate the complex relationships within his newly discovered family.
Is A Family Thing available to watch?
Yes, A Family Thing is a completed and released film from 1996 and should be available through standard streaming platforms, rental services, or purchase options.
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