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Detroit Unleaded (2012) [N/A]

Featuring:
EJ Assi, Nada Shouhayib, Mike Batayeh

Written by:
Rola Nashef
Heather Kolf
Jennifer Ginzinger

Directed by:
Rola Nashef


Release Date:
September 9, 2012

Original Title:
Detroit Unleaded

Genres:
Comedy

Production Companies:
Gas Afterhours

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 93

Overview from TheMovieDB

An ambitious Lebanese-American youth is forced to take over his family's gas station after his father's death, in this spirited and often hilarious coming-of-age tale from first-time feature director Rola Nashef.

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Overview from Open Movies

A fresh take on boy-meets-girl comedy set in Detroit. Sami runs his immigrant family's gas station with his cousin Mike, a charismatic hustler with dreams of expanding into an unleaded empire. More than just a pit stop for late-night gas and rolling papers, their station is where a steady stream of unforgettable and often hilarious customers flow through. When a gorgeous "up-do girl" named Najlah comes to deliver cheap long-distance phone cards, Sami quickly falls for her from behind the bulletproof glass. Afraid her overprotective brother Fadi will disapprove, Najlah begins an under-the-counter romance with Sami, making his shift anything but routine.

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Rankings and Honors

Detroit Unleaded (2012) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes 69%
Metacritic 59/100
Awards Won: 1 win & 1 nomination

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Production

Director:
Rola Nashef

Director of Photography:
Keir Yee

Editor:
Nathanael Sherfield

Original Music Composer:
Joe Namy

Production Design:
Joey Ostrander

Unit Production Manager:
Geoff George

Writer:
Jennifer Ginzinger
Heather Kolf
Rola Nashef

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