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2008 Great Lakes Film Festival
Ed & Vern's Rock Store Experimental Director: Christopher Leps Run Time: 42 mins 15 secs Website: http://www.rockstoremovie.com
Synopsis:
During
the 1950's, Americans fell in love with the automobile. As a result, the
Sunday drive
Starring:
Chad McQueen
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was born, and with it, so was the roadside pit stop. What began as a
simple grocery store in the first half of the twentieth century evolved
into a motorcycle mecca, and the Rock Store gained notoriety as one of
the top motorist destinations in the United States. Despite their
success over the years, owners Ed and Vern Savko have not been without
their share of adversity, yet through it all they’ve remained
dedicated to the ideals they established for their business nearly fifty
years ago. Through their devotion, the Rock Store has become nothing
short of an icon, earning its place among the artifacts of Americana.