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17/07/2015 Documentary 1h 26m
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Give'em and let'em eat!

Overview

A Coney Island-inspired, densely-layered visually dynamic documentary portrait of the life and times of the original Nathan's Famous, created in 1916 by filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker's grandparents, Nathan and Ida Handwerker. 30 years in the making, Famous Nathan interweaves decades-spanning archival footage, family photos and home movies, an eclectic soundtrack and never-before-heard audio from Nathan: his only interview, ever as well as compelling, intimate and hilarious interviews with the dedicated band of workers, not at all shy at offering opinions, memories and the occasional tall tale.

  1. Lloyd Handwerker

    Director

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Reviews

A review by pancine
Written by pancine on 2019-02-10
Good homemade doc, doesn't quite live up to the brand or Nathan Handwerker. The loyal employees really stood out, many working there decades or their whole working life. Not bad for an overgrown hot dog stand.. Unfortunately and to no one's surprise, some family members cared more about profits than people and the brand went downhill. Today, some faceless corporation gives us an average product at best.

Wish this would have had more about Nathan, a bit too much time spent on his greedy, no business sense brother.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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