Ulam: Main Dish

Apr 7 2018 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary, News

The first Filipino food documentary, following the rise of the Filipino food movement via the chefs crossing over to the center of the American table.

Plot

In this delicious new documentary, Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo follows the rise of Filipino food via the award-winning chefs crossing over to the center of the American table. ULAM: Main Dish stages this new culinary movement as not only a remarkable achievement for American restaurateurs, but also as a validation of Filipino culture. The film confronts issues inherent in representing both Filipino and American identity, and challenges from both the Filipino community and the world at large. Ultimately, ULAM is a celebration - and confirmation - that Filipino food, and Filipinos, are here to stay.

Written by

Alexandra Cuerdo

Directed by

Alexandra Cuerdo

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Kidlat Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
47
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA