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The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler) is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and with a screenplay by Danny Strong. It is inspired by Wil Haygood's Washington Post article "A Butler Well Served by This Election".
Aug 16, 2013 · As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
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- Biography, Drama
- Lee Daniels
- 2013-08-16
L ee Daniels’ The Butler, which opens Friday, is loosely based on the life of Eugene Allen, a butler at the White House for 34 years and through eight administrations.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Jun 14, 2013 · The Butler Official Trailer #2 (2013) - Forest Whitaker, Robin Williams Movie HD - YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes Trailers. 15.8M subscribers. Subscribed. 4.4K. 954K views 11 years ago. Subscribe to...
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Aug 16, 2013 · Gut-wrenching and emotionally affecting, Lee Daniels' The Butler overcomes an uneven narrative thanks to strong performances from an all-star cast. Read Critics Reviews
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- History, Drama
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Aug 16, 2013 · "Lee Daniel's The Butler" is a WWBB movie about the centuries-old split between House Negroes (the middle class) and Field Negroes (the working class/underclass), and about the clarifying shocks and upheavals required to heal the rift.
