The Dissection of Thanksgiving

Buffalo, NY. The day before Thanksgiving. Cliff and Carol Morgan take their three grown children out to dinner to tell them that, after thirty years, they are getting a divorce. As they spend what could be their last Thanksgiving together as a family, everyone tries to salvage what little is left. A dysfunctional family comedy with heart, The Dissection of Thanksgiving will make you laugh, cry and ultimately, make you appreciate the importance of family.

Cast

Kathleen Quinlan

as Carol

Jay O. Sanders

as Cliff

Troy Hall

as Robby

Deshja Driggs

as Brooke

Kevin Logie

as Charlie

Marisa Coughlan

as Deborah

Robert Holt

as

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