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A documentary that's more than just a sweetly filling treat, The Donut King tells a real-life rags-to-riches story with genuine depth and breadth.
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Release date: Oct 30, 2020
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The story behind the documentary "The Donut King" is large and it contains multitudes. November 2, 2020 | Full Review…
The story behind the documentary "The Donut King" is large and it contains multitudes.
Kevin Crust
Not only is it a fascinating portrait of this particular Cambodian refugee, Ted Ngoy, but it also is about the culture of doughnut shops in L.A., which are so iconic. October 30, 2020 | Full Review…
Not only is it a fascinating portrait of this particular Cambodian refugee, Ted Ngoy, but it also is about the culture of doughnut shops in L.A., which are so iconic.
Claudia Puig
It becomes this global story about immigration, ambition, hope, community -- and it's got a really terrific soundtrack. October 30, 2020 | Full Review…
It becomes this global story about immigration, ambition, hope, community -- and it's got a really terrific soundtrack.
Amy Nicholson
A heartwarming albeit scattered documentary. October 30, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A heartwarming albeit scattered documentary.
Nick Allen
Switching gears between such extremes is enough to make one's head spin, but "The Donut King" does it with style (and a little help from artist Andrew Hem), delivering far more substance than its junk-food subject might suggest. October 30, 2020 | Full Review…
Switching gears between such extremes is enough to make one's head spin, but "The Donut King" does it with style (and a little help from artist Andrew Hem), delivering far more substance than its junk-food subject might suggest.
Peter Debruge
It's an immigrant-makes-good tale filled with uplift and downfall in equal measure, and there's no glazing over the heartbreak. October 29, 2020 | Full Review…
It's an immigrant-makes-good tale filled with uplift and downfall in equal measure, and there's no glazing over the heartbreak.
Joe Morgenstern
Most of all, the main narrative offers inspiration, which is particularly pertinent at such a troubled time in our world. November 21, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Most of all, the main narrative offers inspiration, which is particularly pertinent at such a troubled time in our world.
Craig Takeuchi
Director Alice Gu uses some creative editing choices to reveal a shocking twist to the life story of a fast food entrepreneur, before stickhandling a sweet ending to her documentary. November 20, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Director Alice Gu uses some creative editing choices to reveal a shocking twist to the life story of a fast food entrepreneur, before stickhandling a sweet ending to her documentary.
Chris Knight
Not all of these elements sit comfortably together, based upon the film's structure and some rushed tonal transitions. Yet it's the strength of the story, and its twists, that sustains the piece, and it's a laudable effort. November 20, 2020 | Full Review…
Not all of these elements sit comfortably together, based upon the film's structure and some rushed tonal transitions. Yet it's the strength of the story, and its twists, that sustains the piece, and it's a laudable effort.
It's as layered as a cronut and just as admirable and innovative of a creation. November 17, 2020 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
It's as layered as a cronut and just as admirable and innovative of a creation.
Andrew Parker
It's incredible watching him be so honest and positive about the complete breakdown of his professional and personal worlds. November 17, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It's incredible watching him be so honest and positive about the complete breakdown of his professional and personal worlds.
Steven Prokopy
"The Donut King" is thorough, rich in context if a bit beautified in places, and definitely well shot and edited. The only problem (kind of) is that the viewers will probably run to the closest donut shop as soon as the movie is over. November 13, 2020 | Full Review…
"The Donut King" is thorough, rich in context if a bit beautified in places, and definitely well shot and edited. The only problem (kind of) is that the viewers will probably run to the closest donut shop as soon as the movie is over.
Panos Kotzathanasis
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