Robert Duvall stars in this offbeat drama about a redneck who discovers a stunning secret about himself that has been hidden for 60 years—he is part black and has a half-brother living in Chicago. James Earl Jones also stars in this thought-provoking story of breaking down divisive racial barriers.

"A FAMILY THING is simply astonishing!"

— Henry Cabot Beck, INTERVIEW MAGAZINE

"A rare jewel of compassion and humanity...as profound as it is provocative."

— Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO NETWORKS

"Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones are two of America’s greatest actors!"

— Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW

— Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO

"Two thumbs up!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

"Uplifting! Funny and Wonderful! A FAMILY THING has got it all."

— Neil Rosen, NEW YORK ONE

"A FAMILY THING is a wonderful thing!"

— Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW

"Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones give outstanding performances."

— Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY

"Every so often, a great film comes along that restores your faith in movies. A FAMILY THING is that film."

— Neil Rosen, NEW YORK ONE

"Irma P. Hall just knocks you out . . . She’s remarkable."

— Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS

Earl and Ray just learned they’re brothers. It is going to be one heck of a family reunion.