Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent

"Great chefs stand out."

Apr 21 2017 R 1h 43m
Biography, Documentary

The life of Jeremiah Tower, one of the most controversial, outrageous, and influential figures in the history of American gastronomy.

Plot

Both a biopic of a complicated man and an exploration of the gathering forces that converged to shape a new American cuisine and create the cult of "celebrity chef"... A consummate hedonist, Jeremiah Tower's career spans the riotous sexual revolution of the 70's to the high rolling "greed-is-good" spirit of the '80s. Key interviews with celebrities & celebrity chefs cement Tower's influence on today's food culture and reveal how he transformed the restaurant industry and in the process changed the way we eat.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Lydia Tenaglia, Morgan Fallon

Production Countries

United States of America, Mexico

Production Companies

CNN Films, The Orchard

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
558
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA