Food Beware- Food Beware takes a look at a small village in France, where - in opposition to powerful economic interests - the town's mayor has declared that the school lunchroom will serve mostly local food, grown by organic methods. This moving testament to one community's answer is a case study of a growing revolution.
Kings of Pastry- Filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus secured exclusive access to shoot this epic, never-before-filmed test of France’s finest artisans- the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France competition. The film captures the high-stakes drama of the competition in the quest to become one of the Kings of Pastry.
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven- .In this portrait of Le Cirque founder Sirio Maccioni and his three sons, director Andrew Rossi catches the family at a dramatic transition: the closing of the restaurant in 2004, its celebrated re-opening two years later followed by the nerve-wracking wait for restaurant critics to weigh in on their new incarnation.
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Pressure Cooker- Wilma Stephenson runs an infamous Culinary Arts “boot camp” for students at Frankford High School in Philadelphia. A teacher for 40 years, Wilma can be blunt and cantankerous – but beneath her tough exterior is a person who cares passionately about getting the best out of her kids.
The Restaurateur- This intimate film about Danny Meyer, one of America’s preeminent restaurant owners, is a first-hand look at how difficult it is to create a world-class restaurant.
Three Stars- Focusing on nine Michelin starred chefs from three continents, Three Stars depicts the everyday drama of life in gourmet restaurants and features exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to some of the world’s most talented chefs including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Yannick Alléno, and Olivier Roellinger. |
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