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Everyday People is a 2004 drama film written and directed by Jim McKay.[1] The storyline revolves around the lives of the employees working at a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York City, which is to be closed down due to economic shortfall. The film first screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and later premiered on HBO on June 26, 2004.[2]

Everyday People
Written by	Jim McKay
Directed by	Jim McKay
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Effie Brown
Distributor	HBO
Release
Original release	January 18, 2004 (2004-01-18) (Sundance Film Festival) June 26, 2004 (HBO)

Plot

The plot takes place on a day in Brooklyn. The owner of a neighborhood diner has decided to shut down his restaurant but, on the day he of the deal, he reconsiders realizing that people's lives depend on it. In the meantime, this shutdown announcement puts a heavy impact on the employees, as they become uncertain about the future. The movie does not have an explicit ending as to whether the diner was shut down or not.

Cast

• Jordan Gelber as Ira
• Steve Axelrod as Sol
• Earl Baker Jr. as Benjamin
• Bridget Barkan as Joleen
• Kalimi Baxter as Ruby
• Ron Ben Israel as Walter
• Stephanie Berry as Angry Black Waiter
• Miles Bridgett as Joleen's Son
• David Brummel as Ira's Father
• Ron Butler as Ron Harding
• Kadijah Carlisle as Benita
• Julia Carothers Hughes as Miss Meyers
• Reg E. Cathey as Akbar
• muMs da Schemer as Ali
• Stephen McKinley Henderson as Arthur
• Frantz G. Saint Louis Jr. as Frantz

Reception

The film has an approval rating of 67% based on 9 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.[3] Positive reviews praised the film for its genuine representation of the struggles of low-income people.[4] Keith Phipps of The A.V. Club wrote, "Though it lacks some of the New York naturalism of McKay's wonderful, little-seen Our Song, the ensemble drama still makes a quiet, passionate argument that places where patrons can ask for their regular spot are what make a neighborhood, whatever the allure of bright lights and brand names."[5]

The film was nominated for four Black Reel Awards in 2005 in the categories of Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay.[6]

References

External links

• Everyday People at IMDb

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