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Everyday People

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Ira (Jordan Gelber), owner of a diner in Brooklyn, N.Y., is thinking about selling his beloved establishment -- loyally frequented by locals -- to a major corporation out to redevelop the area. When Ira announces the place's imminent closing, he begins to realize how it will affect both his employees and the neighborhood. Among the predominantly black characters that come through the restaurant's doors are surly Akbar (Reg E. Cathey) and cautiously optimistic Samel (Billoah Greene).

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Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 06/21/2004
My only complaint is that it feels more like a series pilot than a stand-alone film, but thumbs up. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 04/13/2004
It has an undeniable authenticity in its characterizations and situations and an empathy that is all too rare even in independent cinema. Go to Full Review
Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer 04/08/2004
3/4
The ensemble cast, asked to improvise its roles, interacts with conviction and chemistry. Go to Full Review
Matt Ashare Boston Phoenix 07/02/2018
It's Spike Lee with no special effects, Blue in the Face without the celebrity cast... There are no epic disasters here, but there is real tragedy. Go to Full Review
MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 02/02/2005
I feel like a real heel for not being able to endorse this film enthusiastically and wholeheartedly, but there we have it. Go to Full Review
Josh Ralske All Movie Guide 07/11/2004
5/10
Although ambitious...Everyday People is a disappointing step backwards for the filmmaker. Go to Full Review
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02/01/2020 The imagery of city life is a good reason to see this film. It is beautiful in all of the scenes, ranging from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the magnificent architecture of the museums and the lovely green spaces to the long standing mom and pop shops, the front porches and back alleys. This colorful backdrop is interspersed with a humanity as diverse and fascinating as the city it occupies. The characters each have a story to tell which grip at the heartstrings long after the movie is over. See more 03/28/2018 Basically a mediocre student play, garnering unbelievable levels of overacting. I honestly don't know what this movie even is other than a seemingly random collection of people in NYC dealing with different issues, few of which are connected at all, and none of which are compelling in the least. See more 03/01/2017 i really liked the doc like quality of this ensemble pic See more 12/26/2009 Takes a long time to not say much of anything. See more 09/23/2009 rather predictable, but ultimately worthwhile day in the life of a Brooklyn neighborhood experiencing gentrification and other injustices. See more 08/11/2009 This was a very good, if a bit uneven, study of people who work at a diner in New York which is about to close. The characters were unique, the issues were brought into focus and I would have to say that the best scene in the film would be when the owner of the diner confronts I believe a friend whose been their with him eversince the diner was open? Can't remember exactly, but it is a really great scene of when the owner confesses that he may change his mind about not closing the diner. You'd have to see it. Very good movie. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ira (Jordan Gelber), owner of a diner in Brooklyn, N.Y., is thinking about selling his beloved establishment -- loyally frequented by locals -- to a major corporation out to redevelop the area. When Ira announces the place's imminent closing, he begins to realize how it will affect both his employees and the neighborhood. Among the predominantly black characters that come through the restaurant's doors are surly Akbar (Reg E. Cathey) and cautiously optimistic Samel (Billoah Greene).
Director
Jim McKay
Producer
Effie Brown, Paul Mezey
Screenwriter
Jim McKay
Production Co
Brooklyn USA Films., C-Hundred Film Corp., HBO Films, Journeyman Pictures, Alphaville Films, Urban Romances
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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