Ron Howard first heard about José Andrés‘ World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals to areas affected by natural disasters, about seven years ago when both were speakers at a conference. The Oscar winner found the chef and humanitarian “inspiring, entertaining,” but it wasn’t until Howard was working on another documentary that the idea to document Andrés and Wck for what would become Disney+’s “We Feed People” was born.
‘When I was doing the documentary ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ [about wildfires in Paradise, Calif.], José shows up in it. I wasn’t there when we covered him, but he was there as part of the relief effort,” Howard tells Gold Derby at our Meet the Experts: Documentary panel (watch the exclusive video interview above). “Louisa Velis, who’s one of the executive producers of both ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ and ‘We Feed People,’ she and I were looking at the cut and she said, ‘José Andrés,...
‘When I was doing the documentary ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ [about wildfires in Paradise, Calif.], José shows up in it. I wasn’t there when we covered him, but he was there as part of the relief effort,” Howard tells Gold Derby at our Meet the Experts: Documentary panel (watch the exclusive video interview above). “Louisa Velis, who’s one of the executive producers of both ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ and ‘We Feed People,’ she and I were looking at the cut and she said, ‘José Andrés,...
- 6/3/2022
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
On the heels of an overwhelmingly successful virtual premiere attended by close to 6,000 people, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today that it will move forward with release plans for Rebuilding Paradise from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard and Imagine Documentaries in virtual and physical theaters on July 31, 2020.
The documentary, which first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to positive reviews, will open in more than 70 markets through a hybrid release. In addition to major virtual releases through Laemmle and ShowcaseNOW (National Amusements), the film will be released in select drive-ins and through individual cinemas including Jacob Burns Center in New York, Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Gene Siskel Film Center and Music Box Theatre in Chicago as well as Balboa and Vogue Theaters in San Francisco. Click here for a full list of markets.
“We knew we would have a good turnout for our premiere, but when close to...
The documentary, which first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to positive reviews, will open in more than 70 markets through a hybrid release. In addition to major virtual releases through Laemmle and ShowcaseNOW (National Amusements), the film will be released in select drive-ins and through individual cinemas including Jacob Burns Center in New York, Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Gene Siskel Film Center and Music Box Theatre in Chicago as well as Balboa and Vogue Theaters in San Francisco. Click here for a full list of markets.
“We knew we would have a good turnout for our premiere, but when close to...
- 7/27/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
National Geographic Documentary Films will release the Ron Howard-directed documentary Rebuilding Paradise in select theaters — physical and digital — on July 31 through Abramorama. The film tells the moving story of a California community ravaged by disaster that comes together to recover what was lost. The doc premiered at Sundance and was a recent selection at AFI Docs and will play next week at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Imagine Documentaries produced it. For every ticket sold, $1 will go to charities supporting the town of Paradise, California.
Here is an exclusive trailer:
Said Howard: “Now more than ever, we need to remember that when people come together for the greater good we can make a positive change on our shared future. The passion and commitment of the people of Paradise, to one another and to rebuilding their community, is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
On the morning of Nov.
Here is an exclusive trailer:
Said Howard: “Now more than ever, we need to remember that when people come together for the greater good we can make a positive change on our shared future. The passion and commitment of the people of Paradise, to one another and to rebuilding their community, is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
On the morning of Nov.
- 6/25/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer are teaming with National Geographic Documentary Films for a movie about chef José Andrés and his humanitarian work through World Central Kitchen.
“Serving people a plate of fresh food after a disaster is more than just about calories to fill them up. A hot meal is comfort, dignity, hope — a sign that someone cares and that tomorrow will be better,” Andrés said. “From Puerto Rico to the Bahamas to Mozambique, I’ve seen how important quick action and constant adaptation are to reach communities in need with the urgency of now. I’m excited to work with National Geographic, along with Ron and the Imagine team, to tell World Central Kitchen’s story and show how powerful food is in the fight to heal people and the planet.”
Andrés and the World Central Kitchen team have served more than 16 million meals to date.
“Serving people a plate of fresh food after a disaster is more than just about calories to fill them up. A hot meal is comfort, dignity, hope — a sign that someone cares and that tomorrow will be better,” Andrés said. “From Puerto Rico to the Bahamas to Mozambique, I’ve seen how important quick action and constant adaptation are to reach communities in need with the urgency of now. I’m excited to work with National Geographic, along with Ron and the Imagine team, to tell World Central Kitchen’s story and show how powerful food is in the fight to heal people and the planet.”
Andrés and the World Central Kitchen team have served more than 16 million meals to date.
- 4/16/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Ron Howard is continuing his relationship with National Geographic and is set to direct another documentary film for the studio, this time focused on the founder of the nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen, chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, National Geographic announced Thursday.
Howard will direct the documentary that will focus on the work of Andres helping to rebuild nations in the wake of disasters and providing healthy food to those affected. Howard will have access to World Central Kitchen’s archives and will follow Andres around the globe, including his work in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Dorian from September of last year.
The untitled film continues the relationship after Howard directed “Rebuilding Paradise” for National Geographic about the Paradise wildfires. The film premiered at Sundance early this year.
Also Read: Why 'Rebuilding Paradise' Director Ron Howard Speaks Out on Climate Change | Video
Howard and Brian Grazer are producing...
Howard will direct the documentary that will focus on the work of Andres helping to rebuild nations in the wake of disasters and providing healthy food to those affected. Howard will have access to World Central Kitchen’s archives and will follow Andres around the globe, including his work in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Dorian from September of last year.
The untitled film continues the relationship after Howard directed “Rebuilding Paradise” for National Geographic about the Paradise wildfires. The film premiered at Sundance early this year.
Also Read: Why 'Rebuilding Paradise' Director Ron Howard Speaks Out on Climate Change | Video
Howard and Brian Grazer are producing...
- 4/16/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The filmmaking duo of director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer along with Imagine Documentaries are teaming with National Geographic Documentary Films for a feature docu spotlighting renowned chef José Andrés and his humanitarian efforts through his non-profit World Central Kitchen.
The project follows Howard, Grazer and Nat Geo’s previous collaboration on the Sundance feature Rebuilding Paradise. The yet-to-be-titled documentary will chronicle Andrés and how his nonprofit rebuilds nations in the wake of disaster, providing healthy food to those affected. The feature will include exclusive access to World Central Kitchen’s initiatives and archives and take an in-depth look at the non profit’s collaborations with local chefs to feed affected people and first responders, which has instilled an extraordinary sense of hope in these communities.
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The project follows Howard, Grazer and Nat Geo’s previous collaboration on the Sundance feature Rebuilding Paradise. The yet-to-be-titled documentary will chronicle Andrés and how his nonprofit rebuilds nations in the wake of disaster, providing healthy food to those affected. The feature will include exclusive access to World Central Kitchen’s initiatives and archives and take an in-depth look at the non profit’s collaborations with local chefs to feed affected people and first responders, which has instilled an extraordinary sense of hope in these communities.
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- 4/16/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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