Urban Kitchen
Prue Barrett, a private chef residing in New York City, found herself troubled by the glaring contrast in the health conditions of individuals residing just a few blocks away from each other. Being responsible for cooking meals for some of the wealthiest individuals in the world, she gained a unique perspective on how Manhattan’s elite prioritized their well-being through their dietary choices. This prompted her to ponder, “Could one truly maintain a nutritious diet while living on a food stamp budget?” Driven by curiosity, she embarked on a mission to explore the lives of strangers, delving into their medical, financial, health, and personal challenges. Her objective was to determine whether it was feasible to lead a healthy lifestyle while adhering to the constraints of a food stamp budget. Through this endeavor, Prue found herself directing her very first documentary, aiming to shed light on this compelling issue.
Film Credits
Director
Prue Barrett
First-time director, Prue Barrett has lived and worked all over the world since she left her hometown of Brisbane in 1997. Fascinated by people, food and problem solving she ended up working as a private chef for more than a decade in New York City for some of the world's wealthiest families. This project started as an experiment. Simply born out of curiosity she knew the wealthy had extraordinary levels of health but was desperate to understand if it was even possible to live well on a food stamp budget. She had rare access and insight into New York City, cooking inside the apartments of the richest and the poorest, often on the same day. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia with her partner Loui.
Credits
Prue Barrett
- Producer / Writer
Liz Unna
- Director of Photography
Gillian Arthur
- Sound
Brian Benton
- Editor
Specifications
Genré:
Documentary
Runtime:
9 minutes 54 seconds
Country of Origin:
Australia