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  • 2022
  • Greenwich Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2022
  • Greenwich Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary In the 2000s, chef Charlie Trotter was the toast of Chicago, his eponymous restaurant one of the world's top fine-dining destinations. A gastronomic revolutionary and a culinary bad-boy, Trotter paved the way for the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, yet his tempestuous, competitive nature alienated many. With never-before-see...

Directed By: Rebecca Halpern

Written By: Rebecca Halpern

  • 2022
  • Greenwich Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2022
  • Greenwich Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m

Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary In the 2000s, chef Charlie Trotter was the toast of Chicago, his eponymous restaurant one of the world's top fine-dining destinations. A gastronomic revolutionary and a culinary bad-boy, Trotter paved the way for the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, yet his tempestuous, competitive nature alienated many. With never-before-see...

Directed By: Rebecca Halpern

Written By: Rebecca Halpern

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Neither hagiography nor cold-plate dish, this is a solidly researched, well-photographed, crisply edited film that chronicles Trotter’s life with journalistic integrity, while providing fascinating glimpses into the “foodie” culture of the times, in Chicago and around the world.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
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Jan 2, 2023
Director Halpern has described her film as a cautionary tale about the pursuit of excellence. And if Love, Charlie isn’t really that, it’s still a lively character study. What’s most interesting here is the glimpses of insight into Trotter’s unusual mind.
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 18, 2022
What makes this film so fascinating is that its subject remains an enigma: a pioneer who did a lot of good and inspired a lot of people, then faded quietly away, leaving questions about who he really was.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
63
Nov 18, 2022
The editorial assembly and talking-head presentation of “Love, Charlie” is a bit too dry for my taste, struggling to build an intriguing pacing with and-then-this-happened storytelling. But the emotional power of the film benefits from its extensive archive, and how it displays it.
By Nick Allen FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 18, 2022
“Love, Charlie” plays like a whirlwind story, and an often entertaining one, but there’s no breathing room to process anything beyond hitting the highs and lows. We’re left in some unresolved limbo between celebrating what makes a high-end restaurant sing and considering this culinary legend’s life a cautionary tale.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Oak Street Pictures
Release Date Nov 18, 2022
Duration 1 h 36 m
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Tagline Chef Charlie Trotter Documentary
Website https://greenwichentertainment.com/film/love-charlie-the-rise-and-fall-of-chef-charlie-trotter/
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Awards

The Taste Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
San Diego International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chicago International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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