Everyday People (2004)

Director:

Jim McKay

Writer (WGA):

Jim McKay (written by)

Release Date:

12 January 2006 (Hungary)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Single Mother | African American | Interracial Romance | Gay Interest | Interracial Relationship

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Steve Axelrod	...	Sol
Earl Baker Jr.	...	Benjamin
Bridget Barkan	...	Joleen
David Barroso	...	Customer
Kalimi Baxter	...	Ruby
Ron Ben Israel	...	Walter
Stephanie Berry	...	Angry Black Waiter
Miles Bridgett	...	Joleen's Son
David Brummel	...	Ira's Father
Ron Butler	...	Ron Harding
Kadijah Carlisle	...	Benita
Julia Carothers Hughes	...	Miss Meyers
Reg E. Cathey	...	Akbar
Kenloy Davis	...	Stoop Kid
Erin Dilly	...	Arianna
Thomas Dozol	...	French Waiter
Alex Emanuel	...	East Village Man
Angela Blue Faulk	...	Lynda
Ramon Fernandez	...	Chico
Elizabeth Flax	...	Female Customer
Hussein Gay	...	Jumbo Shrimp Bus Boy 1
Jordan Gelber	...	Ira
Tom Gilroy	...	Erin's Professor
Craig muMs Grant	...	Ali (as muMs)
Billoah Greene	...	Samel
Eric LaRay Harvey	...	Bartender
Jamie Hector	...	Devon
Stephen Henderson	...	Arthur
Verna O. Hobson	...	Lady with Blue Drink
Polly Humphreys	...	Shirley
Jennifer Jai	...	Waitress
Freddie L. King	...	Subway Doo Wop 1
Mei Hlia Li	...	Subway Erhu Player
Stacie Linardos	...	Angry White Waiter
Iris Little Thomas	...	Erin's Mother (as Iris Little-Thomas)
Lou Martini Jr.	...	Mr. Califano
Warner Miller	...	Beadle
Tommoraw Mortimer	...	Subway Doo Wop 3
Nathan De'Shon Myers	...	Subway Opera Singer
Dante Nero	...	Biker
Jack O'Connell	...	John
Philliph Oden	...	Ty
Darryl Offley	...	Subway Doo Wop 4
Victor Pagan	...	Victor
Garry Pastore	...	V
Frantz Saint Louis	...	Frantz (as Frantz St. Louis)
Candice Sanchez-McClaren	...	Mel
Víctor Sierra	...	Jumbo Shrimp Bus Boy 2
Anna Simpson	...	Birthday Waiter
Cate Smit	...	Mom
Omar Aramando Soriano	...	Omar
Sydnee Stewart	...	Erin Persaud
Marc Anthony Thompson	...	Marc
Charles Vickers	...	Subway Doo Wop 2
Donna Vivino	...	Samel's Caseworker
Kristopher Wilder	...	Raymond

Also Known As:

Brooklyn (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

91 min | USA:81 min (Sundance Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-3 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Alphaville Films

Movie Connections:

References Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Soundtrack:

Vien Leonora

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)