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The rituals, stories and traditions surrounding the process of cooking meat over an open flame are shared by numerous cultures around the world.

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Eric Kohn indieWire The imagery speaks for itself, and grill masters from around the world will learn something they didn't know. Rated: B- Mar 14, 2017 Full Review Sean L. Malin Austin Chronicle A picture with that rare combination of immense commercial possibility and humanistic vitality. Mar 13, 2017 Full Review Phil Guie Film-Forward.com The filmmakers could have attempted to crosscut between locations, which would have made for a more dynamic narrative, while still making the point that barbecue is loved universally. Rated: 2/5 Apr 11, 2019 Full Review Jonathan Beecher Field Decider In these divisive times, a film that reminds us of what we have in common is a welcome addition to the queue. Apr 13, 2018 Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail It's ethnographic filmmaking with a culinary twist, both informative and enticing. Jan 24, 2018 Full Review Blake Howard Graffiti With Punctuation "Barbecue" isn't asking the big questions, but through the haze of sizzling meat, its subjects provide the big answers. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 6, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The host were beyond annoying to watch. One of the "host" did nothing but give bitchy faces and look awkward throughout the show. Also, it was unclear what the contestants were being judged on. Was it the taste, the presentation, or the fact that they had to cook whatever they were asked without any knowledge of the dish itself. Also, you'd think the tasters and host would be a little more engaged and excited about tasting food. All I saw were rude face expressions and negativity. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Great insight into the varied communal ways in which BBQ is enjoyed across the globe. The filmmakers stay out of the way and let the story tell itself from the mouths of regular folks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Disappointed they didn't include Australian indigenous way of cooking BBQ like they did for most other countries otherwise it was great Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Very high filming quality and insights into the diverse cultures of the world. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member absolutely AMAZING. oNE OF THE MOST UPLIFTING PIECES OF FILM MAKING I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF VIEWING. cannot RECOMMEND "bARBECUE" HIGHLY ENOUGH. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought I would learn something but it just same stuff people blabbing about how BBQ is bringing people together...no shit so does pizza or any type of food. some where even BBQing on an electric BBQ or throwaways... maybe I just had a different expectation on what it would be Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The rituals, stories and traditions surrounding the process of cooking meat over an open flame are shared by numerous cultures around the world.
Director
Matthew Salleh
Producer
Daniel Joyce
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 42m
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