Wednesday October 22, 2025 1pm - 3pm (2 Hours)
Culinary / Wine Movie / Film
Presented by Devour! Fest
[email protected]
(902) 542-7080
The Chef & The Daruma
Hidekazu Tojo transformed sushi in North America with the introduction of the now iconic California Roll. Facing racism and cultural challenges in 1970s Vancouver, this documentary chronicles his struggles, resilience, and search for identity, while intertwining his story with the Daruma fable—symbolizing perseverance and the strength to rise after adversity.
Canada, 2024, 90 minutes
Director Mads Baekkevold
Distributor wallopfilm
Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward
A hungry queer/trans poet envisions meeting Leonard Cohen in a hospital ward for disordered eaters, navigating extremes of diet, identity, and creativity.
Canada, 2025, 5 minutes
Director Lucas Crawford
Presented by Devour! Fest
[email protected]
(902) 542-7080
The Chef & The Daruma
Hidekazu Tojo transformed sushi in North America with the introduction of the now iconic California Roll. Facing racism and cultural challenges in 1970s Vancouver, this documentary chronicles his struggles, resilience, and search for identity, while intertwining his story with the Daruma fable—symbolizing perseverance and the strength to rise after adversity.
Canada, 2024, 90 minutes
Director Mads Baekkevold
Distributor wallopfilm
Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward
A hungry queer/trans poet envisions meeting Leonard Cohen in a hospital ward for disordered eaters, navigating extremes of diet, identity, and creativity.
Canada, 2025, 5 minutes
Director Lucas Crawford
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| Thu Jul 30, 8pm Sorry To Bother You |
| Fri Jul 31, 8pm The Matrix (1999) |
| Sat Aug 1, 8pm Arrival (2016) |
| Fri Aug 7, 8pm Scrappy Lady Productions |
| Sat Aug 8, 8pm Scrappy Lady Productions |
| Thu Aug 13, 8pm Scrappy Lady Productions |
| Fri Aug 14, 8pm Scrappy Lady Productions |
| Sat Aug 15, 8pm Scrappy Lady Productions |
| Mon Aug 17, 2pm Summer Art Camp for Kids |
| Sat Aug 22, 8pm I Saw The TV Glow |
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