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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| Other Events at Al Whittle Theatre |
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| Sun Jul 12, 4pm Party Girl (1995): A Fundraiser for NS Libraries |
| Fri Jul 17, 8pm Donnie Darko (2001) |
| Sat Jul 18, 8pm Blade Runner (1982) |
| Mon Jul 20, 2pm Summer Art Camp for Kids |
| Fri Jul 24, 7pm Wall·e (2008) |
| Sat Jul 25, 8pm Pleasantville (1999) |
| 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 |
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