CornerStore
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CornerStore ... is a Detroit made film directed by Joseph Doughrity. Its about a young man who is temporarily running his father's shop. This comedy basically depicts how "a lot can happen on the corner"
) shop. To Gerard's dismay he has to run his fathers shop for the day. Over the course of the day a lot of things happen. One of the major events that happen through out the day is when a local gangster, Nazario(Sherzad Sinjari), comes into the shop and tells Gerard to hold 5,000 for him. Gerard is reluctant but gives in eventually. Later a kid name Mykell(Trevione Williams) walks in to sell Gerard stolen electronics but Gerard doesn't buy any. Gerard gets distracted and Mykell sneaks behind cashier counter and finds the the 5000 and steals it. Later Nazario comes to Gerard asking for the money. Gerard can't locate it and so is threatened by Nazario at gun point. A number of people come Gerards defense including Nazario's bodyguard. Mykell admits he stole the money and spent it on himself and so his mom, Keisha (Kia Jelks), could get her car repaired. Nazario is out numbered and leaves. Later one of Gerard's associates tell Gerard that his girlfriends car is getting broken into. Gerard walks out infuriated only to find his family and nearly everyone who frequents the store outside screaming " Happy Birthday"!
Plot
Gerard Jenkins(Lawrence Lamont) wakes up after dreaming himself a famous chef and realizes its his 22nd birthday. His older sister calls in saying she is on her way to Cedar Point and so he has to look after their father's(Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur Smith
Roger Guenveur Smith is an American actor, director, and writer.-Early life:Smith was born in Berkeley, California, the son of Helen Guenveur, a dentist, and Sherman Smith, a judge...
) shop. To Gerard's dismay he has to run his fathers shop for the day. Over the course of the day a lot of things happen. One of the major events that happen through out the day is when a local gangster, Nazario(Sherzad Sinjari), comes into the shop and tells Gerard to hold 5,000 for him. Gerard is reluctant but gives in eventually. Later a kid name Mykell(Trevione Williams) walks in to sell Gerard stolen electronics but Gerard doesn't buy any. Gerard gets distracted and Mykell sneaks behind cashier counter and finds the the 5000 and steals it. Later Nazario comes to Gerard asking for the money. Gerard can't locate it and so is threatened by Nazario at gun point. A number of people come Gerards defense including Nazario's bodyguard. Mykell admits he stole the money and spent it on himself and so his mom, Keisha (Kia Jelks), could get her car repaired. Nazario is out numbered and leaves. Later one of Gerard's associates tell Gerard that his girlfriends car is getting broken into. Gerard walks out infuriated only to find his family and nearly everyone who frequents the store outside screaming " Happy Birthday"!
Cast
- Lawrence Lamont as Gerard, the store owners son.
- Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur Smith is an American actor, director, and writer.-Early life:Smith was born in Berkeley, California, the son of Helen Guenveur, a dentist, and Sherman Smith, a judge...
as Earl, the store owner. - Judge Greg Mathis as himself.
- Sherzad Sinjari as Nazario.
- Mike Bonner as Kato.
- David Ffroot Wells as Derrick.
- Martini Harris as Eddie.
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as Big Jim. - Schuyler Maximilian Lee as K.J.
- Trevione Williams as Mykell.
- Cameron Jones as Corey.
- Kia Jelks as Keisha
Awards
- Best Comedy from Windsor Film Festival.
- Awards from Pan Africa Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.
- Awards from Langston Hughes Film Festival in Seattle, Washington.