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Eugene Allen: Real-life inspiration for "Lee Daniels' The Butler"

Name: Eugene Allen: Real-life inspiration for "Lee Daniels' The Butler"
Uploaded: 2013-08-16T10:32:38-0400
Duration: 4 min 7 s
Description: The movie, "Lee Daniels' The Butler," focuses on an African-American servant at the White House. Major Garrett reports on Eugene Allen, the real-life butler who inspired the film character.

The movie, "Lee Daniels' The Butler," focuses on an African-American servant at the White House. Major Garrett reports on Eugene Allen, the real-life butler who inspired the film character.