Culinary / Wine Movie / Film All Ages
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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