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Yousef Elhaj in his shop. Courtesy: TheCornerDocumentary.org
Yousef Elhaj in his shop. Courtesy: TheCornerDocumentary.org

Like many corner stores, Yousef Elhaj's San Francisco shop is the nucleus of the neighborhood. The documentary "Corner Store" -- produced and directed by one of Elhaj's customers -- follows the Palestinian immigrant's efforts to make a success of his small business as he tries to reunite with his wife and children.

Original Broadcast: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 -- 10:00 AM

Corner Store: Offical Trailer - 2010 from CornerStoreDoc.

    Host: Michael Krasny

    Guests:

  • Yousef Elhaj, shop owner and subject of "Corner Store"
  • Katherine Bruens, director of "Corner Store"

More info:

About "Corner Store": TheCornerDocumentary.org

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