DOXA film festival

Friday, May 7 marked the opening night of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival. A sold-out crowd attended Terra Madre, a beautifully filmed documentary about the 2008 Slow Food conference that took place in Turin, Italy

To watch excerpts click on the following links:
Terra Madre People: Part 1
Terra Madre People: Part 2

The DOXA opening party, also sold out, followed the showing of Terra Madre. The party was hosted at the Harrison Gallery which provided a warm interior space for the animated crowd. Food and beverages were generously provided by the following establishments:
- C Restaurant, Raincity Grill, Nu Restaurant & Lounge, C Catering
- Savoury City Catering
- Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
- Capers Whole Foods Market
- Schokolade Cafe Artisan Chocolate
- Vine & Garden Catering
- Subeez Cafe and Catering
- Aphrodite’s Organic Café and Pie Shop
- R & B Brewing Co
- Ethical Bean Coffee

Some of the proceeds from both the film and opening night party will be donated to the Vancouver Slow Food Terra Madre Fund, which aims to send a contingent of representatives from our local food communities.

If you missed the film but would like to read the book, Terra Madre by Carlo Petrini is available at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks. Visit the store or order online.  Click here to learn more about the book.

View Terra Madre DOXA 2010 photos