The Donut King

2020, Documentary, 1h 30m

35 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favorite pastry -- the donut.
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Alice Gu
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Distributor:
    Greenwich Entertainment
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

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Ted Ngoy
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Alice Gu
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Full Review… Louise Rugendyke Sydney Morning Herald Full Review… John Doyle Globe and Mail Full Review… Alonso Duralde TheWrap Full Review… Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail Full Review… Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com Full Review… Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times Full Review… Jane Freebury Jane Freebury Full Review… John Serba Decider Full Review… Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Full Review… Craig Takeuchi NOW Toronto Full Review… Chris Knight National Post Full Review… Craig Takeuchi Georgia Straight
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