Famous Nathan

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Famous Nathan

2014

1h 36m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker explores the history of his grandparents' iconic eatery with family members and former employees.

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Martin Tsai

Los Angeles Times

Filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker treats the project as genealogy rather than corporate image-making. And with home movies and private interviews at his disposal, no one is better equipped to tell this story.

Jul 30, 2015

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Throughout Famous Nathan there are enough scenes of customers gleefully wolfing down juicy frankfurters to convert even the most staunchly vegetarian viewer.

Jul 28, 2015

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Daniel M. Gold

New York Times

A portrait of a classic rags-to-riches success, and a tough boss who was fanatical about the quality of his fare and the speed of its delivery.

Jul 16, 2015

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Daniel M. Kimmel

The Jewish Advocate

"Famous Nathan" is an attempt to preserve something of the past before it's lost forever.

Oct 1, 2015

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

A pleasant and in some ways remarkable surprise.

Jul 24, 2015

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Great Documentary. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Wonderful film! Historically interesting, entertaining and for everyone who knows Nathan's Famous a must. Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Very absorbing and personal film. Not what I expected and loved I.T.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

A highly moving film that touches on many themes; immigrants, family, old new york and a so much more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Great film with great brooklyn history and wonderful forgotten footage.

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01/14/23

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Spectacular!!! Fascinating story....loved it!

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02/10/23

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Lloyd Handwerker

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Lloyd Handwerker

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Madeleine Molyneaux

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Leslie Siegel

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker explores the history of his grandparents' iconic eatery with family members and former employees.

Director: Lloyd Handwerker
Producer: Lloyd Handwerker, Madeleine Molyneaux, Leslie Siegel
Screenwriter: Lloyd Handwerker
Production Co: Loquat Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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