Diana Kennedy Watch Party

Join us for an evening of inspiration through film. 

 

THIS FILM IS AVAILABLE ACROSS CANADA

 

ATTEND

Online:                Link to event will be in your confirmation email from Showpass

In person:           Currently, this event is available online only. We hope to offer simulcast events in the coming months.

 

FILM SYNOPSIS

At 98, Diana Kennedy is currently transforming her property in Mexico into the Diana Kennedy Center for the preservation of Mexico’s cuisines. Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy features extensive interviews with Diana Kennedy and famed chefs José Andrés, Rick Bayless, Gabriela Camara and Alice Waters.  The film, released in 2019, provides an intimate look at the leading expert on Mexican cuisine, the author of nine acclaimed cookbooks and a two-time James Beard Award winner, Diana is called the “Julia Child of Mexico”, but the feisty cook prefers “The Mick Jagger of Mexican Cuisine”.

“Cinematic comfort food of the first order”

“A candid, frank, and comprehensive whirlwind tour through the life and work of one of the world’s most celebrated (and uncompromising) chefs.”

“A charming documentary that allows its subject’s vibrant personality shine through.”

 FILM TRAILER

 

SPEAKERS

There will be no speakers as part of this screening. 

 

REGISTRATION

You will need to have a Showpass account to register for this event.  If you do not, just start registering for the event and creating an account will become part of the process (Showpass has set it up this way).

If you are booking via our partnership with Calgary Public Library, please see: https://calgarylibrary.ca/about-the-library/membership-agreement/

 

HOW TO "ATTEND" THE EVENT ONLINE 

Your email confirmation from Showpass (once you have bought your ticket) will contain your unique personalized link to the event. It will be in the body of the email - not in the ticket that is attached to the email. 

Your link should not be shared - once it is used, it cannot be used again to access the screening. Just prior to the start of the event, click that link and you will be taken to a website where you can watch the film, its live introduction and live close after the film.

If you have lost or deleted your confirmation email from Showpass, please email "help@thirdactionfilmfest.ca" AT LEAST 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWTIME.  We will be able to help you.