Barista (film)

Barista
Directed byRock Baijnauth
CinematographyRobert Kraetsch
Roger Singh
Edited byAndrew Moniz
Production
company
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films (US)[1]
Release date
  • November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Barista is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Rock Baijnauth. The film follows five baristas, as they prepare for the 2013 United States Barista Championship.[2] It is the first in a series.[3] Viewers are introduced into the elevation of the everyday drink, into a craft culture not unlike that of beer and wine.[4] The film was acquired for distribution by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[5]

Synopsis

The film follows four baristas preparing for the 2013 United States Barista Championship. Eden-Marie Abramowicz, Charlie Habegger, Truman Severson and Ryan Redden obsess over every detail when it comes to extracting the perfect cup of coffee.[6] As the film progresses, the makers add a fifth personality, Los Angeles-based Charles Babinski, who decides to compete.

Babinski, who has endorsement deals with a major coffee brand, becomes the dominant personality. His cockiness provides a stark contrast to the humble obsessiveness of the other four personalities.[7]

Sequel

In 2019, the sequel to Barista, Baristas was released and was distributed by The Orchard.

References

  1. ^ "Barista – SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS". www.samuelgoldwynfilms.com. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  2. ^ Watch a Preview of 'Barista,' a New Film About Serious Coffee Geeks, 2 September 2015, retrieved 2018-02-11
  3. ^ "143 : Behind the Scenes of the new "Baristas" movie w/ Director, Rock Baijnauth". Keys to the Shop. 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  4. ^ "Documentarian Rock Baijnauth tracks baristas' 15 minutes of foam in 'Barista' - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  5. ^ McNary, Dave (2015-04-29). "Coffee Competition Documentary 'Barista' Picked Up by Samuel Goldwyn". Variety. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
  6. ^ "BARISTA Trailer Brings Perfect Froth to Competition Documentaries | Nerdist". Nerdist. 2015-11-15. Archived from the original on 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  7. ^ Barker, Andrew (2015-11-18). "Film Review: 'Barista'". Variety. Retrieved 2018-02-11.