THE LITTLE TEA SHOP

THE LITTLE TEA SHOP is a documentary that celebrates the 100-year history of Memphis’s oldest restaurant and the remarkable story of its longtime owner, Suhair Lauck, a Palestinian immigrant who turned Southern soul food into her own version of the American dream. Founded in 1918 by two women, the restaurant has long served as a gathering place for Memphis leaders, where conversations over cornbread and turnip greens helped shape the city’s future. Through its female-led legacy, colorful characters, and enduring spirit, the film explores how The Little Tea Shop has remained a beloved institution and a cornerstone of the community for more than a century.

CREDITS
Directed by Matteo Servente and Molly J. Wexler
Produced by Joseph Carr
Executive Producers Molly J. Wexler, Asima Farooq, Natalie and Jim Jalenak, Katy and Clay Levit
Director of Photography Ryan Earl Parker
Editor Laura Jean Hocking

PRESS
The Commercial Appeal
The Memphis Flyer
WKNO
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