Summaries

A documentary portrait that takes us into Jonathan Gold's universe to tell the improbable story of a revolution inspired by the pen, but driven by the palate.

CITY OF GOLD is about the transformative power of food and food writing in how we experience where we live. Pulitzer Prize winning critic, Jonathan Gold, is our VIrgilian guide, casting his light upon a vibrant and growing cultural movement, a movement in which he plays the dual roles of high-low priest and culinary geographer of his beloved Los Angeles.

Details

Keywords
  • food truck
  • street performer
  • reference to raymond chandler
  • antomtas carmen
  • ethnic food
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 10, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box office

Gross US & Canada $640979
Opening weekend US & Canada $62959
Gross worldwide $680618

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
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