Everyday People
“You can't wash out all the color and keep the flavor.”
Synopsis
The closing of a local restaurant concerns a number of employees who've dedicated their lives to the eatery
Top Cast
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Jordan Gelber
Ira
Bridget Barkan
Joleen
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Arthur
Sydnee Stewart
Erin Persaud
Craig muMs Grant
Ali
Marsin Mogielski
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Billoah Greene
Samel
Polly Humphreys
Shirley
Victor Pagan
Victor
Reg E. Cathey
Akbar
Steve Axelrod
Sol
Iris Little Thomas
Erin's Mother
Ron Butler
Ron Harding
Donna Vivino
Samel's Caseworker
Erin Dilly
Arianna
Marc Anthony Thompson
Marc
David Brummel
Ira's Father
Earl Baker Jr.
Benjamin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim McKay
- Original Score
- Marc Anthony Thompson
- Original Title
- Everyday People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Alphaville Films, Journeyman Pictures, C-Hundred Film Corporation, HBO Films, Urban Romances, Brooklyn USA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim McKay
Jim McKay
Marc Anthony Thompson
Russell Lee Fine
Alex Hall
Paul S. Mezey, Effie T. Brown, Caldecot Chubb, Nicole Colombie, Sean Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Jim McKay
Director
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Effie T. Brown
Producer
Russell Lee Fine
Director of Photography
Alex Hall
Editor
Jim McKay
Writer
Marc Anthony Thompson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Everyday People.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Everyday People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Everyday People about?
The closing of a local restaurant concerns a number of employees who've dedicated their lives to the eatery
Who directed Everyday People?
Everyday People was directed by Jim McKay.
Who stars in Everyday People?
The principal cast of Everyday People includes Jordan Gelber, Bridget Barkan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sydnee Stewart, Craig muMs Grant.
When was Everyday People released and how long is it?
Everyday People was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Everyday People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Everyday People was composed by Marc Anthony Thompson.