aka Mr. Chow

2023· 90 min★ 6.8· Documentary

With his signature circular glasses and mustache, Michael Chow is an exuberant force at the crossroads between eccentricity and sophistication. The famed restaurateur defined “The Moment” with the openings of Mr. Chow, the bustling upscale Chinese eateries that attracted the glitterati of Swingin’ London, 70s Hollywood, and post Studio 54 New York.

Cast: Peter Blake, Julian Schnabel, Edward Ruscha

Director: Nick Hooker