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

Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
Theatrical poster
Directed byRebecca Halpern
Written byRebecca Halpern
Produced byRenée Frigo
CinematographyRod Hassler
Edited byGabriel Britz
Daniel Algarin
Music byBrian Reitzell
Production
company
Oak Street Pictures
Distributed byGreenwich Entertainment
Release date
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter is a 2021 American documentary film written and directed by Rebecca Halpern. The documentary is about the life of chef Charlie Trotter.[2][3][4][5] Love, Charlie had its world premiere at the 57th Annual Chicago International Film Festival,[6][7] where it won the Best of the Fest Award.[8]

Synopsis

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Created and culled from personal and family archival video and film footage, letters written to friends, family members, and loved ones, and a wide range of interviews, including ones with fellow chefs, Love, Charlie explores the ascent, descent, and legacy of the late Charlie Trotter.

Release

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Love, Charlie had its premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2021.[9][10]

The documentary also screened at Florida Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festival.[11][12][13]

Reception

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Love, Charlie opened to positive reviews from critics. Chicago Sun-Times film critic Richard Roeper called it “One of the best documentaries of the year.”[14] Michael Phillips of Chicago Tribune called it "the first fully successful documentary about a high-flying Chicago chef’s triumph and torment.”[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Schedule". Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "Fascinating documentary gives a taste of Charlie Trotter's dazzling talent, complex personality by Richard Roeper". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "'Love, Charlie': Filmmaker explores life of iconic Chicago chef Charlie Trotter". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Charlie Trotter's life, legend detailed in 'Love, Charlie' at Chicago International Film Festival". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Sobczynski, Peter. "CIFF 2021: Oscar Micheaux—The Superhero of Black Cinema, Punch 9 for Harold Washington, Love Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert". rogerebert.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "Charlie Trotter film blends the sweet and salty". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "Examining the Legacy of Chef Charlie Trotter: 'Love, Charlie' Debuts at The Chicago International Film Festival by Jason Heidemann". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  8. ^ "Best of the Fest". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  9. ^ "Schedule". Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  10. ^ "Examining the Legacy of Chef Charlie Trotter: 'Love, Charlie' Debuts at The Chicago International Film Festival by Jason Heidemann". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Screening time". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Schedule". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Documentary explores the life of legendary chef Charlie Trotter". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  14. ^ "Fascinating documentary gives a taste of Charlie Trotter's dazzling talent, complex personality by Richard Roeper". Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Our guide to Chicago International Film Fest: The 5 movies and events not to miss so far by Michael Phillips". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
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