Everyday People (2004)

The closing of a local restaurant concerns a number of employees who've dedicated their lives to the eatery.

Director:

Jim McKay

Writer:

Jim McKay

Stars:

Nathan De'Shon Myers, Jordan Gelber, Bridget Barkan

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan De'Shon Myers	...	Subway Opera Singer
Jordan Gelber	...	Ira
Bridget Barkan	...	Joleen
Stephen Henderson	...	Arthur (as Stephen McKinley Henderson)
Sydnee Stewart	...	Erin Persaud
Billoah Greene	...	Samel
Kadijah Carlisle	...	Benita
Polly Humphreys	...	Shirley
Craig muMs Grant	...	Ali (as muMs)
Stephanie Berry	...	Angry Black Waiter
Frantz Saint Louis	...	Frantz (as Frantz St. Louis)
Stacie Linardos	...	Angry White Waiter
Victor Pagan	...	Victor
Reg E. Cathey	...	Akbar (Black Ribbon Friday)
Elizabeth Flax	...	Female Customer

Storyline

The closing of a local restaurant concerns a number of employees who've dedicated their lives to the eatery.

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Plot Keywords:

restaurant | workplace romance | african american | employer employee relationship | scheme | 

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Taglines:

You can't wash out all the color and keep the flavor.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

HBO [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

12 January 2006 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

Brooklyn

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alphaville Films, Journeyman Pictures, Urban Romances

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 81 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

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Soundtracks

"Cockblocker"
Written by Dahoud Darien
Performed by Dazaster

User Reviews

Good Character-Driven Writing

This is an ensemble story of the employees of a diner about ready to be closed. The reactions of the people are varied as are their individual stories. That's what makes this movie. I was interested in all of the people, even if I didn't completely understand their motivations and reactions. This is an exceptionally well-written story and well worth the time to watch it.

I enjoyed this movie, but the direction and pacing were slow. The editing contained a few too much stock footage. While a bit slow, the characters maintained my interest in the movie overall.

I like movies that aren't scripted "tight". We don't know all of the choices that all of the characters make in their lives after the credits roll. While that is a turn off to those weaned on Hollywood movies, I find that adds to the intrigue of a movie.

If you like character-driven movies as I do, this one is any enjoyable way to spend 90 minute. (Rating 8/10)