Steven Prusakowski
There is only one Mr. Chow and the upcoming HBO Original Documentary will tell the life story of Michael Chow, a man who would not be limited by labels or other expectations, setting his own unique path to success. The trailer (below) for the documentary AKA Mr Chow, directed by Nick Hooker (HBO’s “AgnelIi”), gives a quick look at some of what will be covered in the doc. For a 144-second trailer it covers a lot of ground, “a vibrant portrait of legendary multi-hyphenate artist, actor, and famed restaurateur Michael Chow.”
The documentary is described in the HBO press release as:
“In an intimate, spirited, and no-holds-barred interview, Michael Chow unveils the irrepressible spirit and personal philosophy that led him to counter the hardships of his early life. By single-handedly building a business empire in the 1960s and 1970s with his restaurants, he showcased the richness and opulence of Chinese food and culture and by capturing the cultural zeitgeist, they became dazzling hubs for the most celebrated artists, film stars, musicians, designers, and models of the times.
The film takes us back to his deeply personal journey, as the son of a renowned Beijing Opera grand master grappling with the profound sense of loss emanating from the early separation from his parents and home as he is sent to England at the age of 13. This familial and cultural longing informs everything from his work and personal life to his insatiable desire for success. With clips from his past work, colorful archival footage, expansive animation, and photographs of the bold-faced names who would frequent his dining spots, AKA MR. CHOW reveals a man of extreme creativity and vitality, a champion of artists whose portraits blanket his walls, and a true showman once again redefining himself in the self-titled “fifth act” of his life.”
AKA Mr. Chow debuts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
OFFICIAL KEY ART FOR HBO’s ‘AKA MR. CHOW’
Comments
Loading…