FOOD, FOOD, FOOD: OUR DOC EAT DOC SECTION
Foodies and film buffs,our Doc Eat Doc program is for you! Restaurant culture is at the heart of our new Doc Eat Doc section. Restaurateurs from eateries from all over the world share their struggles, successes and overall experiences with food.
One of the highlights of this brand new section is the NYC Premiere of King Georges. It examines the challenges faced by Philadelphia’s restaurant Le Bec Fin whose chef Georges Perrier is trying to keep up with changing tastes. With his protégé Nicolas Elmi (winner of Top Chef), he is trying to adapt to change and reinvigorate his faded glory. DOC NYC will welcome subjects Georges Perrier and Nicholas Elmi and director Erika Frankel at the film’s screening.
CITY OF GOLD
Dir: Laura Gabbert, NYC Premiere
This portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold reveals hidden culinary gems of Los Angeles. In person: Laura Gabbert, subject Jonathan Gold
FOR GRACE
Dirs: Kevin Pang, Mark Helenowski, NYC Premiere
Recognized with two Michelin stars, chef Curtis Duffy sets grand plans for his new Chicago restaurant, Grace. In person: Kevin Pang
KING GEORGES
Dir: Erika Frankel
At Philadelphia’s famed French restaurant Le Bec Fin, chef Georges Perrier struggles to stay in business. In person: Erika Frankel, subjects Georges Perrier, Top Chef winner Nicholas Elmi
THE MISSING INGREDIENT
Dir: Michael Sparaga, World Premiere
A portrait of two NY restaurants, exploring what it means to be an institution. In person: Michael Sparaga, subjects Charles Devigne, Michael Miele, Salvatore Doria
NOMA: MY PERFECT STORM
Dir: Pierre Deschamps, North American Premiere
When the Nordic restaurant Noma loses the title of the world’s best restaurant, its talented chef seeks redemption. Magnolia Pictures.
