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Sometimes it takes a lot of good food to keep a family together.
Genres Comedy
Director George Tillman, Jr.
Starring Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach View More
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Movie Summary

Sometimes it takes a lot of good food to keep a family together.
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Movie Details

Genres Comedy
Director George Tillman, Jr.
Starring Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Brandon Hammond, Jeffrey D. Sams, Gina Ravera, Irma P. Hall
Studio Name 20th Century Fox
Release Date 1997
VUDU Release Date 10/17/2007
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Running Time 114 minutes
Language English
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