Eli's Liquor Store
“Everyday is a challenge and every challenge helps to make a change.”
Synopsis
Eli's Liquor Store is set in Koreatown circa 1999. It's the story of Elijah Gooden, a 43-year-old African-American man from Atlanta, Georgia. With a degree from Georgia Tech University, he worked in corporate America before moving his family to Los Angeles to start his own business. He and his family experience culture shock and adversity as they struggle to build their livelihood in an area dominated by Asian-American business owners. It is worlds apart from what he knew in Atlanta, and despite the varying degrees of suspicion, contempt, resentment and prejudice that he faces, Gooden makes a challenge to overlook racial lines and focuses on the humanity of every person in hopes of building better relationships.
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Production Budget
$18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Eli's Liquor Store
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Budget
- $18
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What is Eli's Liquor Store about?
Eli's Liquor Store is set in Koreatown circa 1999. It's the story of Elijah Gooden, a 43-year-old African-American man from Atlanta, Georgia. With a degree from Georgia Tech University, he worked in corporate America before moving his family to Los Angeles to start his own business. He and his family experience culture shock and adversity as they struggle to build their livelihood in an area dominated by Asian-American business owners. It is worlds apart from what he knew in Atlanta, and despite the varying degrees of suspicion, contempt, resentment and prejudice that he faces, Gooden makes a challenge to overlook racial lines and focuses on the humanity of every person in hopes of building better relationships.
Who directed Eli's Liquor Store?
Eli's Liquor Store was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Eli's Liquor Store?
The principal cast of Eli's Liquor Store includes Alonzo F. Jones.
When was Eli's Liquor Store released and how long is it?
Eli's Liquor Store was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 17m.