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By Sabrina McFarland
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Docu about chef helping those in need; language.
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We Feed People
What's the Story?
In WE FEED PEOPLE, chef José Andrés travels across the globe to provide food to residents following recent natural disasters. The culinary champion joins forces with community members to prepare meals in places such as Haiti, Puerto Rico, and North Carolina. With his World Central Kitchen's partnerships with other chefs and experts, Andrés also plays a part in helping the area's economy by empowering the people through their local businesses.
Is It Any Good?
When the world appears to be falling apart from natural disasters and pandemic, José Andrés seems to keep it together in this inspiring film by Oscar-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind). "I am good in seeing opportunity when others see mayhem," says Andrés in We Feed People. "Very big problems have very simple solutions." And the chef can be seen almost everywhere, from preparing meals in makeshift kitchens to loading food on delivery trucks.
It all began for Andrés in childhood with his role model parents who worked as nurses in a hospital. "I saw nurses and doctors always going the extra mile," Andrés recalls. "Small gestures of empathy," which included reading a book to a child. Those cherished memories still exist today for the married dad of three daughters who loves to cook with his wife and kids at home. "For me, it is very romantic," notes Andrés about making a meal. "After love and time and heat and warmth, at the end you come up with a dish." For viewers, We Feed People is definitely one perfect platter worth savoring.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the empathy of José Andrés in We Feed People. How do Andrés and the cast demonstrate communication, courage, and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
The parents of Andrés are instrumental in the chef's career choice. In what ways might a member of your family influence you in choosing a possible profession?
What aspect of the teamwork shown by Andrés impresses you the most and why? Why is it important to care about others during a time of crisis?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 27, 2022
- Cast : José Andrés , Patricia Fernandez de la Cruz , Carole Sugarman
- Director : Ron Howard
- Studio : Disney+
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , Cooking , History
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 89 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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