Clerks
When we think of Clerks, there’s one word that immediately pops into mind: surprising. Kevin Smith, the movie’s director, writer, and main character, managed to turn a budget of under $30,000 into a box office success that would gross close to $3.2 million.
What’s most surprising about Clerks’ success is that it was shown in less than 50 movie theaters across the United States. Like other such films, Clerks has grown a tight-knit community of diehard fans who virtually live their lives in accordance with the movie’s main cast. In 2019, Clerk became one of 25 movies that were added to the National Film Registry.