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Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table

2016 · 96 min Documentary
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Ella Brennan is a household name in the restaurant industry. Known today as the inspirational matriarch of the rambling Brennan family of New Orleans and the force of nature behind first Brennan's and then Commander's Palace. Fired by her family at one point, she shouldered on. She was the creator of elaborate New Orleans breakfasts and jazz brunches and revolutionized creole cuisine. A pioneer of the modern American food movement, she pushed her chefs to the forefront helping to launch the celebrity chef phenomenon.

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Year 2016
Genre Documentary
Director Leslie Iwerks
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (4 votes)

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Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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