Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy

Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy
Additional Details

Runtime: 1 Hr. 12 Min. Rating: Release Year: 2019 Film Info: Screening Format: DCP
Visit Website Director: Elizabeth Carroll Producer: Elizabeth Carroll, Dan Braun, David Koh, Gina Abatemarco Cinematographer: Paul Mailman Editor: Paul Lovelace, Jordan Schulkin

Diana Kennedy is a 95-year-old British ex-pat who has spent the last several decades becoming an expert on Mexican cuisine and authoring multiple cookbooks documenting local cooking practices and recipes that have been passed down through generations. This inspiring film follows the feisty senior citizen as she lives her best life on her ranch, living off the land, utilizing renewable energy, and attempting to give back to the country that has become her home.

 

"Elizabeth Carroll's zingy documentary portrait... puts a relevant, environmentally-minded contemporary lens on Kennedy's cherished traditionalism." - Variety

 

"A candid, frank, and comprehensive whirlwind tour through the life and work of one of the world's most celebrated (and uncompromising) chefs and cookbook authors." - The Gate

 

'NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY is a charming documentary that allows its subject's vibrant personality shine through. It also serves as one way we can ensure Kennedy's contributions to preserving Mexican food culture is appreciated for decades to come." - Quelle Movies

 

 

Community Partners: Cafe Corazon, Oro di Oliva, Zocalo Food Park, UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Share

About Milwaukee Film

Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and Cultures & Communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live.

Learn More