Kevin Smith begins filming Clerks at the convenience store where he worked, in New Jersey.
The principal photography of Clerks is completed after coming in under budget and on schedule.
Clerks undergoes editing and post-production work to finalize the film for release.
Clerks premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and receives critical acclaim, launching Kevin Smith's career.
Clerks is released in theaters, gaining popularity for its low-budget independent filmmaking style.
Dante Hicks arrives late to work at the Quick Stop convenience store, starting his shift.
Randal Graves arrives to open his video store next door and joins Dante in the store.
Dante handles various difficult customers, including a customer upset about a broken video game and a woman who steals yogurt.
Randal and Dante have conversations about their jobs, relationships, and life goals throughout the day.
Jay and Silent Bob loiter outside the Quick Stop, interacting with customers and causing minor trouble.
Silent Bob delivers wisdom in a rare moment of speech to Dante about his relationship struggles.
Dante receives a call from his girlfriend asking him to meet her later, leading to tension about their relationship.
Jay attempts to buy marijuana at the Quick Stop but is turned away by Randal and Dante.
Randal is briefly fired after a confrontation with another employee but returns shortly after.
Dante talks with the store owner about his dissatisfaction with his job and life direction.
The two friends debate their goals and motivations, highlighting their discontent.
Dante attempts to reconcile issues with his girlfriend, reflecting on his personal life.
The two employees clean and close the store together, ending their workday.
