Chasing Flavor (2020)
Overview
Some chase money, fame or power. For Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood and his wife Lesley, it’s flavor. From award-winning director Gary Walkow (with a little help from his son Harry) comes Chasing Flavor, a caffeine-fueled adventure through the world of speciality coffee. Shot over a period of six years, the film follows the Dashwoods from scientific laboratories to the World Barista Championship and beyond in their quest for the perfect cup. You’ll never look at your morning coffee the same way again.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0604 |
Directed By
Gary Walkow
Crew
Gary Walkow
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Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
Himself
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