MARCELLA is the award-winning documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking and Julia Child’s mentor in all things Italian. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, Chef Giuliano Hazan.
MARCELLA, an Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production, will be released by Greenwich Entertainment in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date. Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith.
MARCELLA is the award-winning documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking and Julia Child’s mentor in all things Italian. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, Chef Giuliano Hazan.
MARCELLA, an Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production, will be released by Greenwich Entertainment in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date. Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith.
MARCELLA is the award-winning documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking and Julia Child’s mentor in all things Italian. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, Chef Giuliano Hazan.
MARCELLA, an Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production, will be released by Greenwich Entertainment in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date. Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith.
MARCELLA is the award-winning documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking and Julia Child’s mentor in all things Italian. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, Chef Giuliano Hazan.
MARCELLA, an Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production, will be released by Greenwich Entertainment in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date. Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith.
MARCELLA is the award-winning documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking and Julia Child’s mentor in all things Italian. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo, Marcella’s husband, Victor Hazan and her son, Chef Giuliano Hazan.
MARCELLA, an Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production, will be released by Greenwich Entertainment in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date. Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith.
Press
“A beautiful and delicious film”
Ken Burns
“A Comfort-Food Valentine to an Italian Culinary Queen”
Variety
“A feast for the eyes as well as the appetite. Spotlights so many mouth-watering meals that it wouldn’t be surprising if every viewer goes out for Italian food immediately afterward"
The New York Sun
“She changed, thoroughly and irreversibly, the way Italian food is cooked, eaten and talked about in the United States"
The New York Times
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