Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story (2017)

At the age of 26, innovative chef and inventor Homaro Cantu helped put Chicago on the culinary map when he opened his first restaurant “Moto” in the city’s untapped Fulton Market meatpacking district. Virtually overnight, Cantu rose to the rank of celebrity chef and became famous for his “molecular gastronomy” approach to cooking. Cantu’s meteoric rise to fame masked an early life of poverty, homelessness, and even physical and emotional abuse. Filmed over a period of three years with remarkable access, INSATIABLE follows Cantu at a pivotal moment in his career and takes you on a dizzying and thrilling ride, in a story that moves from redemption and inspiration to tragedy and back again.

Director: Brett A. Schwartz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story about?
At the age of 26, innovative chef and inventor Homaro Cantu helped put Chicago on the culinary map when he opened his first restaurant “Moto” in the city’s untapped Fulton Market meatpacking district. Virtually overnight, Cantu rose to the rank of celebrity chef and became famous for his “molecular gastronomy” approach to cooking. Cantu’s meteoric rise to fame masked an early life of poverty, homelessness, and even physical and emotional abuse. Filmed over a period of three years with remarkable access, INSATIABLE follows Cantu at a pivotal moment in his career and takes you on a dizzying and thrilling ride, in a story that moves from redemption and inspiration to tragedy and back again.
Who directed Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story?
Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story was directed by Brett A. Schwartz.
Who stars in Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story?
Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story stars Homaro Cantu.
How long is Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story?
Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story?
Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story is a Documentary film.