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Looking for a riveting title to add to the queue? Her Name Is Chef [3] is a new feature documentary [4] that takes a much-needed deep dive into the restaurant industry and the (far too few) women in it. This thought-provoking film highlights six women who are fighting for equality in the mostly male-dominated industry. Built around the story of Pakistani American executive chef Fatima Ali [5], who died in 2019 from a rare form of cancer, this documentary explores how women are seen in the food-based profession and what it takes for them to achieve their success. "Why do I have to be labeled as a female chef?" Esther Choi asks in the film's trailer. "I'm just a chef."
In the film, host Leia Gaccione sits down with Esther, Elizabeth Falkner, Fatima, Hillary Sterling, Juliet Masters, and Caroline Schiff to uncover what it means to be a woman in the restaurant business, the ups and downs of each one's career path, and, ultimately, the importance of supporting women [6] in every step of their lives. An inspiring, emotional, infuriating, and powerful documentary [7], Her Name Is Chef is a must watch for those who want to learn more about gender equality and the people pioneering for it. Stream the new documentary on iTunes [8], Amazon [9], Vimeo on Demand [10], and Virtual Cinema [11] now.