Lee Daniels' The Butler

This is not a sneak preview. This film has already released.

Inspired by the real White House butler who served 8 presidents, it's a fictionalized account of a cotton picker's life interwoven with the historical events of the day as Forest Whitaker plays it Forest Gump style. Whitaker's performance is exceptional. Oprah Winfrey is also wonderful as the wife. Amongst this all-star cast, some of other actor selections may surprise you. It is a touching and powerful story about a man and his family while the world was dealing with issues like civil rights and Viet Nam.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "two faces" stars out of 4.