Set in the small town of Altamura (Puglia), Focaccia Blues tells the true story of a traditional bakery that puts a recently opened McDonald's out of business. The mocumentary explores the challenges of preserving local culture and traditions, amidst the crushing tide of globalization.
Director: Nico Cerasola
Italy, 2009, 82 minutes
Film in Italian with English subtitles
Part of a series of events linked to Milan's EXPO 2015 "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life" [May - October 2015]
LOCATION
McEvoy Auditorium
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th Street and F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Source: IIC Washington DC
