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| Van Vlahakis with daughter Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks |
A Green Story (a
biopic) is a rare glimpse inside the politics of the corporate world of the
grocery business through the eyes of Van Vlahakis. You may not know his name,
but chances are you’ve seen, or used his Award-Winning – truly all-natural
cleaning products (found on most grocery store shelves). Vlahakis, known to most
as Mr. Van, is the founder and CEO of Earth Friendly Products – one of the
first (1967) company’s to produce safe and respectful cleaning products.
Vlahakis left Greece five decades ago with twenty-two dollars in his pocket in hopes of finding a better future for him and his family - an American Dream. A Green Story centers on the modern day Vlahakis (played by Ed O'Ross), who is diagnosed with cancer and given only a few months to live. During this time, Vlahakis reflects on his early life as an immigrant (played by George Finn) during the 1950's and ultimately decides to push himself to the limit by closing one final business deal that is the basis for his company's success.
