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A24 Plans Free Screenings of Anthony Bourdain Movie ‘Tony’ for Hospitality Workers (Exclusive)
A24 will hold free advance screenings of its Anthony Bourdain film, Tony, for hospitality and food-service workers. The initiative recognises the industry depicted in the film and gives restaurant staff early access before its wider cinema release.
Branded “Industry Night”, the screenings will take place on 3 August in 25 US cities and be hosted by local chefs, in partnership with OpenTable and Square. Tony stars Dominic Sessa as a 19-year-old Bourdain and Antonio Banderas as a restaurant chef; it opens in limited release on 7 August before expanding nationwide on 21 August.
In short
- A24 offers hospitality workers free Tony screenings.
- Events take place in 25 US cities.
- The film reaches cinemas from 7 August.
Explained simply
Anthony Bourdain was an American chef and television presenter who became famous worldwide for exploring food, culture and ordinary people across the globe. He died in 2018 and is remembered for championing the stories of restaurant workers and food traditions, bringing recognition to an industry often overlooked.
A24 has produced a biographical film called Tony that tells the story of Bourdain's life and his relationship with the culinary world. The film features actor Dominic Sessa and examines Bourdain's character and experiences.
Bourdain built his career around the restaurant and food-service industry, making his story particularly relevant to people who work in kitchens and dining establishments. The hospitality sector was central to his life and legacy, which explains why a film about him holds special significance for those in that world.
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