A Tale of Two Kitchens (2019)

A Tale of Two Kitchens (2019) poster

Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.

Director: Trisha Ziff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Jorge Márquez
Production: No Ficción
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

mexico city, mexico, san francisco, california, american dream, restaurant, migration, workplace, food, opportunity, short film, latinx, mexican cuisine

Trailer

A Tale of Two Kitchens Trailer
More Films by Director: Trisha Ziff
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Tale of Two Kitchens about?
Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.
Who directed A Tale of Two Kitchens?
A Tale of Two Kitchens was directed by Trisha Ziff.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Kitchens?
A Tale of Two Kitchens stars Gabriela Cámara.
How long is A Tale of Two Kitchens?
A Tale of Two Kitchens has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is A Tale of Two Kitchens?
A Tale of Two Kitchens is a Documentary film.
Where was A Tale of Two Kitchens produced?
A Tale of Two Kitchens was produced in Mexico, United States of America.
What are the themes of A Tale of Two Kitchens?
The themes of A Tale of Two Kitchens include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.