Spinning Plates 2013

Overview

Spinning Plates is a 2013 documentary film that explores the lives of the people behind three distinct restaurants. The production examines the motivations and personal stories that define these culinary establishments. One featured location is a cutting-edge restaurant ranked as the seventh-best in the world, where the head chef faces a life-threatening obstacle while continuing to pursue his professional passion. A second story focuses on a 150-year-old family restaurant that maintains its operations through a strong connection with its local community. The third narrative follows the owners of a fledgling Mexican restaurant who are risking their financial security to survive and support their young daughter. By detailing these experiences, the documentary highlights themes of family, legacy, survival, and the significance of food. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes and was released in the United States on October 25, 2013. Its promotional tagline emphasizes that the importance of a restaurant lies not in what is cooked, but in the underlying reasons for cooking.