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The Last Blintz / Breakfast at Ina's
The Last Blintz
Documentary - 25 minutes
Directed by Dori Berinstein
Talkback with Dori Berinstein, director/writer/producer
Sponsored by Black Box Studios and Performing Arts Center
The closing of the The Cafe Edison (aka The Polish Tea Room) is not just a story about another famous show business haunt shutting its doors - which it is, big time - it is an American Dream-come-true story about a multi-generational, big-hearted, mom-and-pop family business that is tragically and pre-maturely coming to an end. It's also about gentrification on steroids and all-consuming greed. It's about the heart, soul, authenticity and distinctiveness of cities globally being flagrantly ripped away for yet another impersonal, cookie-cutter, corporate chain. It's too late for The Cafe Edison... but, looking to the future, The Last Blintz is an impassioned plea for 'progress' that honors the past, protects and future and preserves the heart and culture of our great cities...before there's nothing left.
Breakfast at Ina's
Documentary, Biography - 51 minutes
Directed by Mercedes Kane
Sponsored by Black Box Studios and Performing Arts Center & Rotary Club of Teaneck
Ina Pinkney is a Chicago legend of the tastiest kind. Known around town as the Breakfast Queen, she has been feeding Chicagoans for the past 33 years. Now facing the late stages of polio, Ina has decided to close the doors of her beloved breakfast nook. A self-made chef and businesswoman, Ina is so much more. Shes a community leader, a pioneer and an icon, but most importantly, shes the rare sort of person whos found a way to transform her passion into a joy that extends an entire city, and beyond. The documentary gives audiences a glimpse into Inas extraordinary life, all while chronicling the last days of the restaurant as she and her staff serve up its final meals.
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LocationBlack Box Performing Arts Center (View)
200 Walraven Drive
Teaneck, NJ 07666
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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