Food
Synopsis
This film documents the legendary SoHo restaurant and artists' cooperative Food, which opened in 1971. Owned and operated by Caroline Goodden, Food was designed and built largely by Matta-Clark, who also organized art events and performances there. As a social space, meeting ground and ongoing art project for the emergent downtown artists' community, Food was a landmark that still resonates in the history and mythology of SoHo in the 1970s.
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September 18, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Matta-Clark
- Original Title
- Food
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Matta-Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Matta-Clark
Director
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What is Food about?
This film documents the legendary SoHo restaurant and artists' cooperative Food, which opened in 1971. Owned and operated by Caroline Goodden, Food was designed and built largely by Matta-Clark, who also organized art events and performances there. As a social space, meeting ground and ongoing art project for the emergent downtown artists' community, Food was a landmark that still resonates in the history and mythology of SoHo in the 1970s.
Who directed Food?
Food was directed by Gordon Matta-Clark.
Who stars in Food?
The principal cast of Food includes Gordon Matta-Clark.
When was Food released and how long is it?
Food was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 43m.