Final Trailer for Pandemic Doc ‘Sorry We’re Closed’ About Restaurants
“Is this the beginning of something crumbling, or is something that’s gonna strengthen [the restaurant industry].” Gravitas Venture has already released this documentary film on VOD already – but we’re just now catching up with it. Directed by Peter Ferriero, Sorry We’re Closed takes a look into the personal trauma, mental health, and livelihood of some of the best chefs during the hardest time of their careers. In the summer of 2020, restaurants are hit doubly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder. Chef Elizabeth Falkner checks in with her restaurateur colleagues across the country to see how they’re coping, and whether or not they’re able to keep on cooking. The film features appearances by Chef Elizabeth, Dominique Crenn, Nancy Silverton, Ann Kim, Gerald Sombright, Maneet Chauhan, and many more chefs from around the nation. This won the Best Feature Documentary award from the Pasadena Film Festival a few months ago. It’s a sad story for so many restaurants that really enjoy serving good food. // Continue Reading ›
