CULINARY CINEMA SERIES // CIFF EXCLUSIVE

FILM, Q+A and RECEPTION EVENT

This film tells the inspiring story of how a late-career epiphany led “wacky genius” Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse, starting with a surprising product - an impossibly delicious plant-based hamburger.

WILD HOPE is a series that highlights the conservation changemakers who are sparking new hope for the future of our planet. Pat Brown will be in attendance. Tangled Bank Studio Production.

Immediately following the Q+ A with PAT BROWN will be a vegetarian infused tasting.

ABOUT PAT BROWN

Biochemist maverick Pat Brown pioneered work in genomics, virology, and even open access to scientific publishing. Now, his obsession with cattle ranches and beef burgers has spawned a new era of genius in plant-based protein, biodiversity loss, and carbon sequestration.

CULINARY CINEMA SERIES | PREMIERE

MARCELLA is the first documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.

Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, chef Giuliano Hazan.

Q+A with Director, Peter Miller

Followed by Italian bites & a sponsored wine tasting (More on the Chefs and wineries coming!)

In partnership with the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival

Winner of the 2020 Audience Awards for Best Documentary Feature CIFF is excited to bring the film to a LIVE audience.

Today, 91% of our fish is imported and the U.S. is flooded with six billion tons of imported seafood. Consumers across America eat blissfully unaware of where their seafood is from or the dire consequences that a demand for five species of fish sourced from distant oceans brings to our shores. FISH & MEN exposes the high cost of cheap fish in the modern seafood economy and the forces threatening local fishing communities and public health by revealing how our choices as consumers drives the global seafood trade. But, a new movement is underway – an opportunity to return sustainability to both fish and fishermen. Thriving on local communities, pioneering fishermen and celebrated chefs are leading a revolutionary new model, a ‘Catch of the Day’ revival based on local, seasonal, sustainable fish - introducing consumers to discover new varieties of storied seafood and reconnect us with those who risk their lives to harvest the bounties of the sea.

Q+A with Filmmakers and Producers Darby Duffin and Adam Jones and renowned fishery expert, Tommy Gomes.

Tommy Gomes, known as Tommy the Fishmonger, is a San Diego native with Portuguese roots and a long family history in tuna fishing. After retiring from commercial fishing, he became a fishmonger in 2003 and helped grow a leading seafood supplier. In 2011, he was named one of San Diego Magazine's “50 People to Watch.” He later founded Catalina Offshore Product's Seafood Education and Nutrition Center and the nonprofit Collaboration Kitchen to promote seafood education. A champion of sustainable fishing and zero-waste practices, Gomes is especially known for creating a market for underutilized parts of the opah fish. His mission is to bring fresh, local seafood from San Diego’s fishermen to tables across the country.

This special culinary experience will be followed by a tasting fused with seafood, specialty beverages and a chance to meet the filmmakers!

In partnership with the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival

West Coast Premiere

Culinary Cultural Collaboration: The story of Chef David Yárnoz (5 Michelin stars), who returns to Taiwan after 3 pandemic years to face the problems of bringing Spanish cuisine to the other side of the world. Meanwhile, in Taipei, local chef, Kai Ho (3 Michelin stars) tirelessly searches for influences to combine the produce of his land.

Q+A Following the film and a cultural fusion tasting!

In partnership with the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival