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Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
| image = File:Love_Charlie_The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Chef_Charlie_Trotter.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Poster
| director = Rebecca Halpern
| producer = Rene Frigo
| writer = Rebecca Halpern
| music = Brian Reitzell
| cinematography = Rod Hassler
| editing = Gabriel Britz
Daniel Algarin
| studio = Oak Street Pictures
| released =
| runtime = 96 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
}}
'Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter' is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Rebecca Halpern. The documentary is about the life of chef Charlie Trotter, who devoted his life and craft to the constant pursuit of innovative culinary excellence. 'Love, Charlie' had its world premiere at the 57th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, where it won the Best of the Fest Award.
Synopsis
Created and culled from extensive personal and family archival video and film footage, letters written to friends, family members, and loved ones, and a wide range of interviews, including ones with fellow chefs, 'Love, Charlie' explores the ascent, descent, and legacy of the late Charlie Trotter.
Release
'Love, Charlie' had its premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2021.
The documentary also screened at Florida Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festival.
Reception
'Love, Charlie' opened to positive reviews from critics. Chicago Sun-Times film critic Richard Roeper called it One of the best documentaries of the year. Michael Phillips of Chicago Tribune called it " the first fully successful documentary about a high-flying Chicago chefs triumph and torment.
References
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