Ulam: Main Dish

(2018)

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Synopsis

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.

Directors

Alexandra Cuerdo, Alexandra Cuerdo, Alexandra Cuerdo

Production year

2018

Rating

NR

Studio

Freestyle Releasing

Runtime

90 minutes

Cast

Amy Besa, Johneric Concordia, Miguel Trinidad, Nicole Ponseca