Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter

Released Nov 18, 2022

1 hr. 37 min.

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Charlie Trotter revolutionized American cuisine but his quest for excellence cost him everything. Featuring Grant Achatz, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck.

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darren m

Do not miss. A gloriously successful masterpiece of a documentary. It does not get better than this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/23

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Michael L

Not only is this an incredible film about one of America's greatest chefs, but it is also one of the best documentaries EVER made. Period! Director Rebecca Halpern does a masterful job portraying both the genius and obsessive behavior that made Chef Trotter so inspirational...and controversial. Rare family photos, intimate personal letters, home movies, archival footage and exclusive new interviews are used with unique style and finesse throughout the film. And although Chef Trotter passed away tragically at age 54, this movie allows his story to live on forever. A MUST SEE!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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james w

A fitting tribute to a unique and accomplished man. The film does a great job of presenting the complete picture - both successes and challenges. Well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Jim D

I certainly wish I would have had an opportunity to have eaten at Charlie Trotters. There is a lot to unpack in the movie but the most intriguing part was how he got his start, how he moved the culinary world forward not only in Chicago but the world and lastly how it seemed he completed his journey on his own terms. Well worth the watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/22

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Ryan D

This is an awesome look at a pioneer of American fine dining. Input from family, friends, colleagues, frenemies, and scores of family provided home video give a second-to-none perspective into the life of a man that changed America's culinary scene forever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/22

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Scott E

I have been waiting to see this doc for long time. It give incredible insight into the man Charlie Trotter. The doc took me through all my emotions. I love it from the beginning to the end. A well done documentary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/22

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Leigh Giangreco

Chicago Reader

One doesn’t have to be a restaurant industry insider to enjoy director Rebecca Halpern’s documentary Love, Charlie.

Dec 3, 2022

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

What makes this film so fascinating is that its subject remains an enigma: a pioneer who did a lot of good and inspired a lot of people, then faded quietly away, leaving questions about who he really was.

Nov 18, 2022

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

The editorial assembly and talking-head presentation of Love, Charlie is a bit too dry for my taste, struggling to build an intriguing pacing with and-then-this-happened storytelling.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 18, 2022

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

it’s eye-opening yet no surprise to drink in this bio-doc about Chicago restauranteur Charlie Trotter

Sep 30, 2023

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Rachel West

AWFJ.org

With a story that echoes a Shakespearean tragedy, Love, Charlie: The Rise And Fall Of Chef Charlie Trotter is a feast for the senses offering insight into not just one chef’s storied career, but the rise of the celebrity chef and New American cuisine.

Sep 13, 2023

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Jonathan Beecher Field

Decider

If you were lucky enough to eat at Trotter’s, or if you wish you had, put this movie on your holiday watchlist.

Sep 13, 2023

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Synopsis

Charlie Trotter revolutionized American cuisine but his quest for excellence cost him everything. Featuring Grant Achatz, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck.

Director: Rebecca Halpern
Executive Producer: Tony DeLuca, Margie Geddes, Ray Harris, Lisa St. John
Screenwriter: Rebecca Halpern
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Oak Street Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2022

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