Deli Man
2014 · Movie · 91 min · ★ 6.7 · 72% critics
A lively documentary explores the culture, history, and humor of Jewish delicatessens through the eyes of a passionate third-generation deli owner. Along the way, it visits iconic delis and gathers stories from owners and well-known fans, while also looking at why these beloved institutions have become increasingly rare.
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Streaming on Cohen Media Channel, Fandor and Docurama.
2 hours to watch.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2015-02-27
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (14 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love food documentaries, cultural history, and big personalities, with plenty of laughs and cravings; Not for you if you dislike interview-heavy docs or constant food talk, like in Soul Power.
Pros: mouthwatering food focus; lively, humorous tone; rich deli history | Cons: may make you hungry; some locations feel off; niche cultural focus
Themes
- food
- deli
Cast & crew
- ZG
Ziggy Gruber
as Self
Larry King
as Self
Jerry Stiller
as Self
Fyvush Finkel
as Self
Alan Dershowitz
as Self
Directed by Erik Anjou