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Opening August 16, 2013 – Lee Daniels’ The Butler is centered around an African-American butler who is an eyewitness to crucial historical events during his tenure at the White House. The star studded cast features Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Lenny Kravitz – just to name a few!

The film is inspired by the real-life account of Eugene Allen who served as the White House butler for eight presidencies from 1952 to 1986. Director Lee Daniels pulls at the audience’s emotions as his characters recreate history.

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