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Marcella Hazan didn't just teach Italian cooking--she changed the way America eats. Fearless, passionate, and exacting, she introduced authentic recipes to millions. Julia Child called Marcella "my mentor in all things Italian." Featuring Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, and Lidia Bastianich, this intimate portrait reveals the bold woman who forever shaped home kitchens.

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Guy Lodge

Variety

"Marcella,” Peter Miller‘s formulaic but enjoyable documentary, ultimately presents classic Italian cuisine as a mistress to whom even doyennes like Hazan are beholden.

May 12, 2025

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Cortlyn Kelly

RogerEbert.com

This film doesn’t give us Hazan’s best recipes; it uses Marcella’s approach to cooking to memorably tell her story.

Rated: 3/4

May 9, 2025

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Gerald Peary

Arts Fuse

Several of the most delightful scenes in Marcella feature young chefs, Hazan acolytes, making her most iconic dishes. Baked chicken done with salt and two lemons sewn inside. That’s all.

May 15, 2025

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

... mixes its ingredients into a breezy and compelling tribute to her legacy — and perhaps most importantly, her dishes.

May 9, 2025

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Marcella is a more appealing biographical documentary than most I’ve seen lately because it covers the mix of necessary components to Hazan’s life and legacy very well.

May 9, 2025

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Rachel West

AWFJ.org

A lovely look at a celebrated home cook, Marcella is a warm and pleasant documentary that captures the passion and personality of a culinary icon whose influence shaped how we understand Italian cuisine in North America.

May 8, 2025

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GL

A delightful portrait of a groundbreaking chef and cookbook writer. It'll be in theatres, on streaming, and will be broadcast on PBS American Masters in July. Do not miss it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Kim U

Marcella is a beautiful and heartfelt film, a story that feels like a warm embrace. If you love to cook, enjoy watching cooking shows, or simply appreciate a story rooted in love and tradition, this is a must-watch. Beyond the food, it’s a celebration of family—of the deep connection between Marcella, her husband, Victor and their son, Guiliano. Their marriage could have been a movie all on its own, filled with moments that remind us how love and passion can shape a life. By the time the film ends, you might find yourself searching for flights to Italy, ready to visit the cooking school where her son carries on her legacy. It’s not just about learning recipes—it’s about experiencing the warmth and wisdom that Marcella so generously shared with the world.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Margaret T

A great story and interesting to learn about where Italian food in America comes from

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Peter Miller

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Maria Tucci

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Jacques Pépin

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Lidia Bastianich

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April Bloomfield

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Marcella Hazan

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Marcella Hazan didn't just teach Italian cooking--she changed the way America eats. Fearless, passionate, and exacting, she introduced authentic recipes to millions. Julia Child called Marcella "my mentor in all things Italian." Featuring Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, and Lidia Bastianich, this intimate portrait reveals the bold woman who forever shaped home kitchens.

Director: Peter Miller
Producer: Renée Frigo, Peter Miller, Amy Carey
Screenwriter: Peter Miller
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Oak Street Pictures, Willow Pond Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2025
Runtime: 1h 37m

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