The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger (2008)

One man's search for the half-truth.

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The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger follows filmmaker Marshall Sfalcin as he attempts to create a movie about his family's former fast-food empire. By day, he works as a construction worker in Windsor, Ontario, and by night, he makes films. His latest project involves chronicling the rise and fall of the Hi Ho Restaurants, founded by his grandfather Amie Fortin. Marshall's uncles, initially supportive, begin to resist as he delves into the darker aspects of their family history. With his project unravelling, Marshall finds solace in visits with his grandmother. Filmmaker Matt Gallagher documents this journey, blurring the line between truth and fiction.

Director: Matt Gallagher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Editing: Nick Hector
Production: TVO
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $146,800
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Matt Gallagher
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger about?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger follows filmmaker Marshall Sfalcin as he attempts to create a movie about his family's former fast-food empire. By day, he works as a construction worker in Windsor, Ontario, and by night, he makes films. His latest project involves chronicling the rise and fall of the Hi Ho Restaurants, founded by his grandfather Amie Fortin. Marshall's uncles, initially supportive, begin to resist as he delves into the darker aspects of their family history. With his project unravelling, Marshall finds solace in visits with his grandmother. Filmmaker Matt Gallagher documents this journey, blurring the line between truth and fiction.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger was directed by Matt Gallagher.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger stars Marshall Sfalcin, Christian Sfalcin, Phillip Wells.
How long is The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger had a budget of $146,800.
Where was The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger produced?
The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger was produced in Canada.