NARRATED BY PATRICIA CLARKSON

Americans know Ella Brennan as the matriarch of the family behind Brennan’s and Commander’s Palace, an inspiring creator of New Orleans breakfasts and jazz brunches, a great proponent of Creole cuisine, and a pioneer in what would become the modern American food movement. But there’s a fascinating story beneath the glory, a biographical trajectory that swings between familial conflict and dazzling success.

Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks delves deep into Brennan’s roots, life and work, her struggles and strategies, and the triumphs that make her an iconic figure in American culinary culture and business. Bon appétit!

This film is also featured in the Knight Documentary Achievement Award Film Category.

This film is also available for purchase with the BIG EASY BRUNCH at the River Yacht Club Ticket Package that precedes the screening.
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Film Screening and Big Easy Brunch presented by Lee Brian Schrager, founder of Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.