Brazilian Screenings & Maria Farinha Films present A Table for All

Description What if food waste could be transformed into gourmet meals for socially vulnerable communities? Renowned visionary chef Massimo Bottura, founder of the world’s best restaurant, brings together international culinary icons—such as Joan Roca, Alain Ducasse, and Virgilio Martí nez—to prove that food destined for the trash can become something far more meaningful. At the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, tons of surplus ingredients from the Olympic Village are reinvented at Refettorio Gastromotiva, a groundbreaking soup kitchen where cooking becomes an act of care, dignity, and social change. This 53-minute documentary in Portuguese with English subtitles was directed by Kiko Ribeiro and Andre Finotti. The production company is Maria Farinha Films. View the trailer here . Curator's notes Table for A ll documents a powerful initiative led by the Brazilian non-governmental organization Gastromotiva, in partnership with the Food for Soul Foundation, founded by Chef Massimo Bottura. Together, these organizations work to provide nutritious, high-quality food to people facing food insecurity. Grounded in a real-world project, the film addresses one of the most urgent challenges of contemporary society: food waste in a world where millions of people lack reliable access to food. It also engages with broader themes such as urban agriculture, reconnection with nature, and the principles of the Slow Food movement. Through a creative, deeply human approach, the initiative invites us to rethink our relationship with food and restore dignity to individuals living in vulnerable conditions. Rodrigo Torres, a Brazilian film curator based in Southern California, introduces each film to provide context and to enhance the audience's understanding. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in cinema and an MFA in Visual Arts and began his career in the camera department on movie sets. Rodrigo worked as a curator and film programmer for the State Department of Culture at the renowned Cine Brasília movie theater. In partnership with the State Department of Education, Rodrigo organized special screenings for students of all ages and served as the General Media Coordinator, contributing to public policies for financing film productions and exhibitions. In California, he worked at the Aquarius Theatre, taught at Palo Alto Adult School (PAUSD), and currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The next Brazilian Screening is Saturday, April 25.