Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter
In the 2000s, Chef Charlie Trotter was the toast of Chicago, his eponymous restaurant one of the world’s top fine-dining destinations. A culinary bad-boy, Trotter paved the way for the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, yet his tempestuous, competitive nature alienated many. This absorbing, unvarnished profile chronicles the passions of a master chef and the consequences of pursuing perfection at all costs.
Director: Rebecca Halpern
Producer: Renee Frigo
Writer: Rebecca Halpern
Cast: Grant Achatz, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Carrie Nahabedian