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Movie poster: CornerStore (2011)
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CornerStore

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2011 · 94 min Comedy Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2011
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Joseph Doughrity
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between the confined space of the store and Gerard's expansive dreams. It explores family bonds with a gentle touch, while also working with underlying themes of class and personal aspiration.

What lingers after the final scene is a sense of quiet authenticity and the poignant beauty found in everyday struggles. A slice-of-life drama that feels both specific and universally relatable. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joseph Doughrity

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On a lazy afternoon, allowing its warm, character-driven rhythm to pull you in.

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