The third of four new thematic sections begins today’s DOC NYC preview: Doc Eat Doc puts the spotlight on restaurants and food culture.
Doc Eat Doc
CITY OF GOLD
Director: Laura Gabbert
NYC PREMIERE
This portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold reveals hidden culinary gems of Los Angeles.
Expected to attend: Director Laura Gabbert, Subject Jonathan Gold, New York Magazine Food Critic Adam Platt
FOR GRACE
Directors: Kevin Pang & Mark Helenowski
NYC PREMIERE
Recognized with two Michelin stars, chef Curtis Duffy sets grand plans for his new Chicago restaurant, Grace.
Expected to attend: Director Kevin Pang
KING GEORGES
Director: Erika Frankel
At Philadelphia’s famed French restaurant Le Bec Fin, chef Georges Perrier struggles to stay in business.
Expected to attend: Director Erika Frankel, Subjects Georges Perrier and Nicholas Elmi
THE MISSING INGREDIENT
Director: Michael Sparaga
WORLD PREMIERE
A portrait of two NY restaurants, exploring what it means to be an institution.
Expected to attend: Director Michael Sparaga, Subjects Charles Devigne, Michael Miele and Salvatore Doria
NOMA: MY PERFECT STORM
Director: Pierre Deschamps
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
When the Nordic restaurant Noma loses the title of the world’s best restaurant, its talented chef seeks redemption.
Why You Should Attend:
The everyday awareness of high-end restaurants, chefs, and cuisines has skyrocketed in a relatively short period of time. This new strand acknowledges this growth as reflected in the emerging documentary subgenre of food films. More than just food porn – though there’s some element of that here – these docs explore the passions of a food critic, the drive and creativity of chefs, and the enigma of attaining and maintaining success.
More Info:
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