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Julia

2021

Documentary, Self: Julia Child, José Andrés

Documentary Julia tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women.

	Media	Author	Review
		Guy Lodge Variety	"A bright, cheerful, audience-friendly overview of Child’s life and legacy that steers fastidiously clear of any unexpected insight or information on a well-documented subject"
		Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter	"The result is a little safe and a teensy bit dull compared to some of the more adventurous efforts in the world of film-as-food-porn these days, but that’s fine"
		Alonso Duralde The Wrap	"[It] offers both a comprehensive examination of one person’s accomplishments and importance as well as some moments of reflection about its subjects human frailties and shortcomings."
		Kate Erbland IndieWire	"[It] provides a delectable overview of Julia Child, but is lacking some meat on the bones"
		Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"Expertly researched and compiled to educate and entertain in equal measure (...) the first two-thirds of 'Julia' are impeccably drawn"
		Emily Heil The Washington Post	"An admiring portrait of Julia Child and her impact on foodie culture (...) The film makes a convincing case for Child as feminist icon (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"A competent film on TV chef Julia Child asks all the right questions without bursting into life (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Tomris Laffly rogerebert.com	"With a light, inclusive and conversational touch as well as a fun attitude (...) the co-directors manage to whip up a highly engaging documentary (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Harris Dang The AU Review	"All in a taut 90-minute runtime, West and Cohen manage to capture the spirit of Child to create a heartwarming piece of work (...) Highly recommended (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

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