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This kooky treat from Christopher Guest isn't "must see." But it definitely qualifies as "see if you want a little laugh." Christopher O'Dowd is a great gentle lead as a man looking for his roots and for the feeling of belonging.

The new series Family Tree , which debuted earlier this month, stars Chris O'Dowd as he tries to track down his family in California.

To paraphrase Parker Posey from "Waiting for Guffman," "It's the week of the show, y'all!" That's right, Unbroken Circle starts previews on Wednesday.

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Chris O'Dowd plays a man tracing his roots in HBO's comedy "Family Tree". The show is created by director Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock.