Coldwater Kitchen 2024

For 30 years, soft-spoken chef Jimmy Lee Hill has run a highly regarded culinary training program out of a prison in Coldwater, Mich., offering incarcerated men a renewed sense of purpose through the craft of fine dining – everything from foie gras to lobster. The film follows Hill and three of his students as they struggle to adapt to different stages of incarceration, re-entry and redemption using food as a catalyst for positive change.

Following the film there will be a Q & A session with Chef Jimmy Hill.

Tickets for this event are $5 including fees ($3 fees). Doors will open one hour prior to showtime and seating will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime. Concessions, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink allowed in the theatre.  The runtime is 90 minutes.

PRESS RELEASE:

Tibbits Film Series is bringing back the powerful documentary “Coldwater Kitchen” for a special screening on October 4, with showings at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. This acclaimed film offers an insightful look into Chef Jimmy Lee Hill’s renowned culinary training program at Lakeland Prison in Coldwater, Michigan.

For 30 years, Chef Hill has operated a highly esteemed culinary program within the prison system, providing incarcerated men with a renewed sense of purpose through fine dining. The documentary follows Hill and three of his students as they navigate the stages of incarceration, re-entry, and redemption, using food as a catalyst for personal change.

“Coldwater Kitchen” presents an extraordinary lens on the American criminal justice system, exploring themes of resilience and transformation through the art of cooking. Chef Hill’s program exemplifies a unique mix of compassion and high culinary standards, offering students skills and experiences akin to those found in top culinary schools.

As the national dialogue on criminal justice shifts from punishment to rehabilitation, this film provides timely insights into the evolving conversation, where there may be rare bipartisan support for reforms.

Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with Chef Jimmy Hill, offering the audience a chance to engage directly with the film’s central figure and gain deeper insights into the issues addressed in the documentary. This engaging session promises to enrich the viewing experience with valuable insights and discussions.

Tickets for this event are $5 including fees. The runtime for the film is 90 minutes. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Tibbits.org, call 517-278-6029, or visit the Tibbits office at 93 W. Chicago St.