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★★★☆☆ In Netflix drama Uncorked, a young man named Elijah (Mamoudou Athie) finds himself caught in a crossfire between his dream of becoming a master sommelier, and his father’s expectation that he will someday take over the family barbecue business. It’s a familiar tale about the clash of family traditions and individualism, with director Prentice Penny delivering this tried-and-tested formula within a new context. Admittedly, the film falls squarely middle of the road, but it has a smart story that...

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