Tyler Perrys The Family That Preys

Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates star in writer/director Tyler Perrys family drama about an upper-crust family and their working-class counterparts. who discover that scandal knows no social boundaries. Charlotte Cartwright (Bates) and Alice Pratt (Woodard) may be from different sides of the tracks. yet over the years theyve managed to nurture a strong and healthy friendship. That friendship is put to the ultimate test. however. when their adult children begin to act out in ways that neither parent ever saw coming. Alices daughter Andrea (Sanaa Lathan) is married to a trusting husband named Chris (Rockmond Dunbar). but lately shes been betraying that trust by sleeping with her boss. William (Cole Hauser). who just so happens to be Charlottes son. William is married to Jillian (KaDee Strickland). and in addition to being unfaithful. hes also scheming to take over the role of COO at his mothers lucrative construction firm. Meanwhile. Alices other daughter. Pam (Taraji P. Henson). and her husband. Ben (Perry). a faithful family man and construction worker. have both recognized that their family has strayed from the course of righteousness. and become determined to help their loved ones back on the right path. When paternity secrets. shady double dealings. and a series of other scandals become too much for Charlotte and Alice to take. the two women set out on a cross-country trip in order to clear their heads and devise a plan for saving their families. ~ Jason Buchanan. All Movie Guide