Spinning Plates

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David F @dfulmer Jan 27, 2025 This is a great documentary for foodies. It profiles three restaurants: Alinea, a Chicago restaurant with an outstanding reputation for fine dining, Breitbach's Country Dining, a very old, family owned restaurant in small town Iowa, and La Cocina de Gabby, a Mexican restaurant in Arizona. The film shows the struggles and the satisfactions of operating a restaurant from a variety of perspectives and while it doesn’t get too deep in the weeds as far as cuisine, cooking, finances, or other practical details, it does provide a nice overview of each restaurant that allows the viewer to see what the history and the operations of a restaurant can be. See more

Jul 13, 2016 8/13/16 Sundance Doc Club Three fascinating stories about three people with the same dreams and passion but totally different environments and backgrounds. Family, hard work and a love of profession comes through the triumphs and tragedies they all experienced. You root for them all. See more

Mar 26, 2016 "EMOTIONAL | EXHILARATING | TOUCHING | STRUGGLE | SURVIVAL" (85-out-of-100) See more

Jun 7, 2015 Brilliant story. Highly recommended See more

Jan 30, 2015 Spinning Plates is a moving documentary about the human element and personality infused in the preparation and service of food. It delves into food as a way of life, a way of expression, and as a community builder. It's genuine, personal and a great watch for foodies. See more

Nov 26, 2014 4.2 Good movie, builds the characters behind the three restaurants and initial assumptions are challenged. See more

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