The Dissection of Thanksgiving

October. 01,2008      
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Kathleen Quinlan as  Carol
Jay O. Sanders as  Cliff
Marisa Coughlan as  Deborah

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