CornerStore

A loose, chatty day-in-the-life hangout that ambles through small crises and local characters with warmth and low-stakes charm.

Directed by

Joseph Doughrity

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Roger Guenveur Smith, Lawrence Lamont, Mike Bonner

Tagline

A LOT can happen on the corner.

Overview

Chronicles one eventful hot summer day at a convenience store along Detroit's Six Mile Road. Owned by the Jenkins family, the store is operated by Earl Jenkins, a handsome, middle class, father of his son Gerard and daughter Gail. Gerard’s dream is leave life behind the counter and attend culinary school in New York with the dream of becoming a chef.

How it feels

Warm, light, tense and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, work, coming-of-age, class

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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