At the Video Store
Director: James Westby
Actors: Mari Ane Anderson, Marty Arno, Lance Bangs
PlotIn a small town, an eclectic group of employees and regular customers gather under the flickering neon sign of a cozy, independent video store. Helena, the passionate manager, takes pride in curating classic and rare films for her tight-knit community of cinephiles. Benny, the quirky clerk, adds an element of unpredictability with his penchant for bizarre movie recommendations and trivia. Their loyal customers are a colorful mix: Max, a restless local filmmaker seeking inspiration; Sarah, a shy college student who finds solace in the fantasy section; and Jack, a retired teacher obsessively revisiting old westerns. Each person arrives at the store carrying their own dreams and struggles, finding comfort in the stories lining the shelves.
As the team and patrons navigate personal hurdles, they rally together in a fight to save their beloved sanctuary from impending closure due to mounting financial pressures. Faced with this challenge, Helena spearheads efforts to boost business by organizing unique events like "Movie Marathon Nights" and "Director's Panels," hoping to draw in new clientele while reinforcing bonds with existing ones. Through shared laughter, nostalgia, and featured film discussions, the little store becomes a beacon of creativity and connection in their lives. As tensions rise and an unexpected turn of events places everything on the line, both staff and visitors discover that the love of storytelling runs deeper than just their favorite films, changing their lives in ways they never anticipated.
Writers: James Westby
Release Date: 11 Oct 2019
Runtime: 72 min
Rating: N/A
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
At the Video Store captures nostalgia brilliantly with its atmospheric trip through video store memories, though it lacks journalistic depth.
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