International Chef & Comedian Ali Hassan explores immigrant dishes that have become icons and staples in their adopted community in Canada and abroad. The pilot episode features the Lumpia [a Filipino spring roll] that has become the unofficial dish of Winnipeg, Canada.

Credits

• Jorge Requena Ramos: Director, Ode to my Father, Take the Dive
• Jorge Requena Ramos: Writer, Ode to my Father, Take the Dive
• Orlando Braun: Producer, Maria and the Mennos, Take the Dive
• Ali Hassan: Key Cast
• Quan Luong: Cinematography
• George Orallo: Editor

Specifications

• Project Type: Documentary, Short, Television
• Genres: Food, factual
• Runtime: 22 minutes
• Completion Date: May 1, 2024
• Country of Origin: Canada
• Country of Filming: Canada
• Language: English
• Shooting Format: HD
• Film Color: Color

Screenings / Awards

• FasinAsian Film Festival Winnipeg
  Canada
  May 25, 2024
  Canada premiere

Distribution Information

• YesTV
• Country: Canada
• Rights: Video on Demand, Paid TV