Movie Description When a white Arkansas mechanic learns his mother was a black woman, and that he has a black half-brother, he travels to Chicago to discover more about his true family. At first taken aback by the news, the man and his newly-discovered sibling slowly open up to each other with the help of their wise, blind aunt. The script was co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, prior to his success with SLING BLADE.
| Credits | | Cast: | Irma P. Hall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach |
| Details | | Edition: | Spanish Subtitled; Contemporary Classics | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Editorial Reviews "...Engaging and affecting....Duvall is solid as ever..." Variety - Godfrey Cheshire (03/25/1996)
"...A FAMILY THING tells a tale of risk and daring that is as engrossing as anything Indiana Jones might encounter..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (03/29/1996)
"...It's a superior entertainment, warm-hearted and touching, and with some nice shadings in the performances..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (03/29/1996)
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