#FIRSTLOOK: “BORN HUNGRY” TO PREMERE OCTOBER 21, 2024 ON CRAVE CANADA

A new Trailer has arrived for HOT DOCS ’24 selection BORN HUNGRY from Director Barry Avrich. It arrives October 21, 2024 on Crave Canada.

Trailer here.

Synopsis:

Sash Simpson, who went from street kid in India to one of North America’s most sought after chefs, is the subject of a new feature documentary BORN HUNGRY, that will be released on Crave in Canada on October 21st. The film premiered to SOLD OUT crowds at festivals across North America and was directed by Barry Avrich and produced by Mark Selby, and award-winning actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Purple Pebble Pictures).

An inspiring true story brought to life, BORN HUNGRY is a gritty yet life-affirming human drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family in rural India, lost on trains and thousands of miles from home. Ultimately rescued and adopted by a Canadian family, Sash Simpson, now a Toronto based celebrity chef returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family and reclaim his Indian roots. BORN HUNGRY is a raw, true and important story with a huge heart that deals with identity and cultural heritage that The New York Times called Slumdog Millionaire meets Lion.

“Sash’s story immediately captivated me, presenting a stunning opportunity to not only showcase India but to also capture his journey and his profound passion for finding his family and himself. At Purple Pebble Pictures, we are grounded by the mission of leveraging the power of cinema to tell global stories that shift people’s perspectives, and I am immensely proud of our collaboration on this project.” – Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Producer

“I have always loved the brilliantly colorful storytelling from India and the vibrancy of iconic Bollywood filmmaking. When I discovered this story, I was immediately struck by the passion and complexity of this emotional journey” – Barry Avrich, Director, Producer

BORN HUNGRY premiered at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival, screened at Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto to three sold out audiences.

Written and Directed by
Barry Avrich

Producers
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Mark Selby
Barry Avrich, p.g.a.

Executive Producers
Jay Hennick
Mark Selby
Barry Avrich