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Nathan De'Shon Myers | ... |
Subway Opera Singer
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Bridget Barkan | ... | |
| Stephen Henderson | ... |
Arthur
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Sydnee Stewart | ... | |
| Billoah Greene | ... | ||
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Kadijah Carlisle | ... | |
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| Craig muMs Grant | ... |
Ali
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Stephanie Berry | ... |
Angry Black Waiter
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Frantz Saint Louis | ... |
Frantz
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Stacie Linardos | ... |
Angry White Waiter
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| Reg E. Cathey | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Flax | ... |
Female Customer
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The closing of a local restaurant concerns a number of employees who've dedicated their lives to the eatery.
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)