“The first successful documentary about a high-flying Chicago chef” – Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
FACETS is pleased to partner with The Trotter Project to present a special screening of the award-winning documentary Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter onSaturday June 3 at 1:30pm followed by a Q&A with the Director and stars of the film, concluding with a Wine & Dessert Reception.
Charlie Trotter revolutionized American cuisine and paved the way for today’s celebrity chefs. His quest for excellence cost him everything. With exclusive access to never-before-seen archival materials, Love, Charlie is a searing portrait of what happens when a person’s identity becomes intrinsically tied to their work; and an epic cautionary tale of what can happen when that work fades away. Featuring Grant Achatz, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Carrie Nahabedian and Norman Van Aken.
Rebecca Halpern, USA, 2021, 96 minutes
POST-SCREENING Q&A
Join director Rebecca Halpern, and cast members Lisa Ehrlich, first wife of Charlie Trotter and Anne Trotter Hinkamp, sister of Charlie Trotter. The team is uniquely together on this day as they prepare to attend the James Beard Media Awards in support of the film’s nomination for “Best Documentary/Docuseries Visual Media.
This award recognizes excellence in a food-related documentary production, whether broadcast, streamed, accessed online or through an app, or has been shown at a North American film festival. The film premiered at Chicago International Film Festival in 2021.
WINE + DESSERT RECEPTION
Following the Screening and Q&A, guests are invited to enjoy complimentary wines generously provided by award-winning Brooks Wine paired with a Charlie Trotter-inspired dessert by James Beard Award winner and Charlie Trotter’s restaurant alumna Chef Debbie Gold of LeTour restaurant.
Oak Street Pictures was founded by Renée Frigo in 2017 with the purpose of creating transformative and engaging stories. The company recently released the documentary, Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter, which won “Best of Fest” at the Chicago International Film Festival, the “Audience Choice Award” at the San Diego Film Festival and two Taste Awards for “Best Feature Film” and “Best Director.” The feature follows the life and work of legendary chef Charlie Trotter and is distributed by Greenwich Entertainment in North America. Oak Street Pictures has enjoyed success with the recent theatrical releases of NINE DAYS (Sony Pictures Classics) and TESLA (IFC). For more information visit: www.oakstreet.pictures
Q&A PARTICIPANTS
Rebecca Halpern is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes multiple seasons directing, writing and producing the hit series American Greed and Gangland, and the critically acclaimed six-part limited series Helter Skelter, which she co-executive produced for Epix. Her award-winning feature documentary Love, Charlie won Best of the Fest at the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival, and was acquired by Greenwich Entertainment.
Rebecca Halpern
Director
Born in Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, co-founded Charlie Trotter's in Chicago after earning her master's degree in political science at Northwestern University. She established the restaurant's award-winning wine program and managed the front of the house before moving to the West Coast in the early 1990s to pursue a career in the wine and spirits industry.
Lisa Ehrlich
Cast
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Drake University, Anne spent 10 years in Recruitment Advertising at various ad agencies in Chicago. With the birth of her first of three daughters, Anne became an at home mother. There she took on numerous volunteer roles such as PVA Board Member, Auction Co-Chair and Religious Education Teacher at her children’s schools. Upon the passing of Charlie Trotter, Anne helped establish The Trotter Project in honor of her brother.
Anne Trotter Hinkamp
Cast
Rebecca Halpern is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes multiple seasons directing, writing and producing the hit series American Greed and Gangland, and the critically acclaimed six-part limited series Helter Skelter, which she co-executive produced for Epix. Her award-winning feature documentary Love, Charlie won Best of the Fest at the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival, and was acquired by Greenwich Entertainment.
Rebecca Halpern
Director
Born in Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, co-founded Charlie Trotter's in Chicago after earning her master's degree in political science at Northwestern University. She established the restaurant's award-winning wine program and managed the front of the house before moving to the West Coast in the early 1990s to pursue a career in the wine and spirits industry.
Lisa Ehrlich
Cast
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Drake University, Anne spent 10 years in Recruitment Advertising at various ad agencies in Chicago. With the birth of her first of three daughters, Anne became an at home mother. There she took on numerous volunteer roles such as PVA Board Member, Auction Co-Chair and Religious Education Teacher at her children’s schools. Upon the passing of Charlie Trotter, Anne helped establish The Trotter Project in honor of her brother.
Anne Trotter Hinkamp
Cast
Rebecca Halpern is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes multiple seasons directing, writing and producing the hit series American Greed and Gangland, and the critically acclaimed six-part limited series Helter Skelter, which she co-executive produced for Epix. Her award-winning feature documentary Love, Charlie won Best of the Fest at the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival, and was acquired by Greenwich Entertainment.
Rebecca Halpern
Director
Born in Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, co-founded Charlie Trotter's in Chicago after earning her master's degree in political science at Northwestern University. She established the restaurant's award-winning wine program and managed the front of the house before moving to the West Coast in the early 1990s to pursue a career in the wine and spirits industry.
Lisa Ehrlich
Cast
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Drake University, Anne spent 10 years in Recruitment Advertising at various ad agencies in Chicago. With the birth of her first of three daughters, Anne became an at home mother. There she took on numerous volunteer roles such as PVA Board Member, Auction Co-Chair and Religious Education Teacher at her children’s schools. Upon the passing of Charlie Trotter, Anne helped establish The Trotter Project in honor of her brother.
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