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Deli Man

Play trailer Poster for Deli Man PG-13 2015 1h 31m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Stalwart owners of Jewish delicatessens face challenging times in the wake of skyrocketing rents, changing demographics and more.

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Scott Marks San Diego Reader 05/23/2016
4/5
You're bound to leave hungry. Go to Full Review Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail 06/19/2015
3/4
Anjou is not chintzy with the upbeat schmaltz - again with the bouncy klezmer music! - but his chatty story on the decline of the urban eatery's ubiquity is not just about chopped liver, but the loss of Jewish culture. Go to Full Review Bruce DeMara Toronto Star 06/18/2015
3.5/4
Heartfelt and heartwarming, Deli Man is documentary filmmaking at its tastiest. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 02/03/2021
3.5/5
A delicious look at how delis have influenced not only what we eat, but why we eat it. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/05/2020
2.5/4.0
Much like that neighborhood deli that you've come to know and love. Go to Full Review Sherilyn Connelly SF Weekly 08/24/2017
There are now fewer than 200 left n North America. Sure, it's not exactly at the top of the list of what's wrong with the world, but Deli Man makes a strong case that they're worth preserving. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/05/2017 This is a movie about Jewish delicatessens. it is that but it is more a story about joy in life. Common across the people whose lives are illustrated in this documentary is the the joy that they have in their businesses and their lives See more 03/26/2017 This is an interesting documentary about the history of the delicatessen in America. There is a story woven into the interviews about a third generation restauranteur in Houston. I really enjoyed "Ziggy's" story and his desire to preserve a past generation. See more 12/15/2015 I'm itching for a pastrami sandwich See more 11/07/2015 A mouth-watering, heartwarming dive into the world of endangered Jewish delicatessens and the kitchen maestros cooking to keep the culinary tradition alive, one matzo ball at a time. A bonus for fellow Houstonians: Ziggy Gruber of Kenny and Ziggy's is the film's centerpiece. See more 10/11/2015 Still bummed I did not eat at a NYC deli when I had the chance. See more 09/20/2015 Loved this movie;well done See more Read all reviews
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Erik Anjou

Director

Erik Anjou

Producer

Joseph Cagnoli Jr.

Executive Producer

Ralph Marash

Executive Producer

David Sperling

Cinematographer

Lisa Palattella

Film Editing

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Movie Info

Synopsis Stalwart owners of Jewish delicatessens face challenging times in the wake of skyrocketing rents, changing demographics and more.
Director
Erik Anjou
Producer
Erik Anjou
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$484.0K
Runtime
1h 31m
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