Family Name
Family Name
1997, English. Directed by Macky Alston.
A gay man seeks to discover what kinship, if any, exists between his white family and the nearby blacks who share the name of Alston.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 August 1997
- Written by
- Macky Alston, Kay Gayner
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How long is Family Name?
Family Name runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Family Name isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Family Name?
If you liked Family Name, try Tongues Untied, The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button, 28 Up.
Who directed Family Name?
Family Name (1997) was directed by Macky Alston and stars Macky Alston, William Badgett.