Delicious Docs: Top Food Culture Documentaries to Savor

Slice

2018 • 82 min • Budget $1M

Comedy, Horror

In a secluded, unsettling town, a series of murders targets pizza delivery drivers, prompting two resilient individuals to investigate the strange and puzzling crimes.

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All About Asado

2016 • 85 min

All About Asado is a journey into Argentina's food culture. Asado, the tradition of grilling meat, is both a culinary practice and a cherished ritual. It blends ancient and contemporary elements, embodying both rustic simplicity and refined skill. The film…

6.5

City of Gold

2016 • 96 min

Documentary

City of Gold explores the deeper side of Los Angeles, often seen only as glamorous and complicated. Using the perspective of Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold, the film reveals a hidden LA: a vibrant food scene reflecting the city's…

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Barbecue

2017 • 102 min

Barbecue is more than just cooking food; it's a deeply held tradition practiced globally. For many, it represents a spiritual connection and national identity. The stories shared while gathered around the grill foster a sense of community and global unity.

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Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!

2019 • 93 min

Documentary

Documentarian Morgan Spurlock returns to his critique of the food industry by opening his own fast-food restaurant.

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Somm III

2018 • 80 min

Wine legends Fred Dame, Steven Spurrier, and Jancis Robinson reunite in Paris for a tasting of their most prized wines. Back in New York City, Dustin Wilson gathers today's top blind tasters for a clandestine event mirroring the historic Judgment…

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Food, Inc.

2008 • 94 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Documentary

Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner explores how large corporations now control every part of the American food system, from farming to restaurants and supermarkets. Narrated by Eric Schlosser, the film includes interviews with ordinary Americans about what they eat, insights from…

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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

2010 • 97 min

Documentary

Joe Cross, weighing 100 pounds more than he should, is battling a severe autoimmune disease while taking steroids. He feels hopeless, seeing himself as a 310-pound man with a grim future. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film…

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Somm

2013 • 93 min

Documentary

Somm offers a humorous, emotional, and insightful glimpse into the enigmatic world of the Court of Master Sommeliers and their notoriously challenging Master Sommelier Exam.

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In Search of Israeli Cuisine

2016 • 97 min

"The Search for Israeli Cuisine" explores the diverse culinary landscape of Israel, revealing the 70+ cultures that shape its people and their unique food traditions. Through visits to fine restaurants, home kitchens, wineries, and markets, the film showcases Israel's vibrant…

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Somm: Into the Bottle

2015 • 90 min

Documentary

This film explores the captivating world of winemaking, revealing the hidden processes behind every bottle. It examines the entire wine production journey – from growing the grapes and harvesting them, through cellar work and flavor development. The film also looks…

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Forks Over Knives

2011 • 90 min • Box office $664K

Documentary

This film explores the idea that many chronic diseases can be managed or even reversed by changing what we eat. It investigates the concept of food as medicine. The film follows people with conditions like heart disease and diabetes as…

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Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft

2017

This is the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (born December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with striking looks, a charming French accent, and an exceptional talent for cooking and teaching. His skill in these areas made him a pioneering figure…

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The Game Changers

2019 • 88 min

Documentary

The film follows a diverse group of individuals – from UFC fighters and special forces to scientists, celebrities, and ordinary people – as they pursue innovative solutions to change how we eat and live. Their journeys take them to locations…

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The Search for General Tso

2014 • 71 min

Documentary

Ian Cheney’s documentary explores the surprising history of General Tso's Chicken, a hugely popular American dish. With over 50,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., it's become a staple of the American diet. The film investigates who General Tso was and…

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The Quest of Alain Ducasse

2017 • 84 min

What drives Alain Ducasse, the boy from the French countryside who became the world's most celebrated chef and culinary mentor? What does a man with so much already possess continue to seek? With 23 restaurants and 18 Michelin stars, Alain…

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Knife Skills

2017 • 40 min

Edwin’s Restaurant aims to be a leading French dining destination in the U.S., boasting a unique staff. Brandon Edwin Chrostowski is opening his Cleveland, Ohio restaurant with a team made up largely of recently paroled individuals seeking a fresh start.…

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The Gateway Bug

2017 • 84 min

More than two billion people worldwide consume insects for protein. *The Gateway Bug* examines how altering our everyday diets could provide a sustainable food source for the future, starting with one meal at a time.

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Food Chains

2014 • 83 min

This documentary examines the ethical concerns surrounding the U.S. Food industry. It highlights how large supermarket chains exert influence, leading to low wages and poor working conditions for farmworkers.

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Ants on a Shrimp

2017 • 88 min

The acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant Noma, led by chef-owner René Redzepi, moves its entire operation and staff to Tokyo.

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I Like Killing Flies

2004 • 80 min

Inside Shopsin's, a beloved, small diner in New York City's Greenwich Village, the quirky chef Kenny Shopsin runs the place, serving huge portions and sharing his distinctive views on life, food, and people. When the family restaurant is threatened with…

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