Doc & Tequila Tasting: Agave: Spirit of a Nation

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Mon, Sep 24, 2018 6:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:79 min
Copyright:2018
Country Listing:USA, Mexico
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Nick Kovacic, Matthew Riggieri

Description

Taste the spirit of a nation at our latest doc and drinks pairing.

From the alluring red highlands of Jalisco to the rugged mountains of Oaxaca, generations of families in Mexico have dedicated their lives to the tending to the agave plant, creating two of the fastest-growing spirits in the world: tequila and its smoky cousin, mezcal. This new documentary takes you to the roots of this booming revolution to the heart of Mexico’s tequila-making heartland where hardworking jimadors (agave farmers) work to preserve their extraordinary tradition and bring us the drinks we all love.

5:00 PM - Tequila tasting

6:00 PM - Screening

Co-presented with aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival

Additional Information

A Taste Of... Looking to dig into a specific culinary culture or experience a new food trend? These original tasting events will make your mouth water and your film experience sizzle.

The screening will be preceded by a tequila tasting curated by Tequila Tromba, a boutique distiller born out of the highlands of Mexico.

Tickets, including Tequila tasting: $26 (Members: $21)