Spinning Plates
“It's not what you cook. It's why.”
Synopsis
Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Levy
- Original Title
- Spinning Plates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Chaos Theory Entertainment, Ambush Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Levy
Joseph Levy
Joseph Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Levy
Director
Joseph Levy
Writer
Joseph Levy
Producer
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What is Spinning Plates about?
Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.
Who directed Spinning Plates?
Spinning Plates was directed by Joseph Levy.
Who stars in Spinning Plates?
The principal cast of Spinning Plates includes Grant Achatz, Cindy Breitbach, Mike Breitbach, Thomas Keller.
When was Spinning Plates released and how long is it?
Spinning Plates was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.