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A Family Thing

When a young man uncovers a shocking secret about his family ties, he embarks on a journey to Chicago to reunite with a long-lost half-brother, leading to a life-changing transformation.

Earl Pilcher Jr., a small-town equipment rental owner, discovers a shocking truth about his past when his mother passes away, leaving a letter revealing he's not her biological son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth. He sets out to meet his long-lost half-brother Ray in Chicago, but initially faces a chilly reception from Ray and his son Virgil. However, Earl's birth mother's sister, Aunt T., a wise and kind matriarch who is also blind, takes him under her wing and encourages the family to open up to him.

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Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "A Family Thing" by streaming it on the following platforms: Kanopy or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: Tubi TV, Pluto TV. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "A Family Thing" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, VUDU, YouTube, Amazon.

Info about A Family Thing

Studio(s): United Artists, Butcher's Run Films

Originally Released: United States, Mar 29, 1996

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $10,125,417.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama