A Family Thing
A Family Thing is a 1996 American drama film about Earl Pilcher, who discovers his true heritage after receiving a letter from his dying mother. He embarks on a journey to meet his African-American half-brother in Chicago.
ReleasedMar 29, 1996
Box Office$10M
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