She Got Balls!

She Got Balls!

Directed by Cheryl Hess
Sometimes a meatball is not just a meatball.

Overview

Genre
Social Issues, Contemporary Issues, Human Interest, Minorities, and Culture
Synopsis

SHE GOT BALLS! (20 min. documentary short) is director Cheryl Hess’ “f-ed love letter to South Philly.” When Top Chef alum Jen Zavala enters her vegan meatball in a neighborhood food contest, what starts off as a simple story about food turns into an exploration of gentrification, xenophobia, and the fear of losing ones culture. Because sometimes a meatball is not just a meatball.

Stage
finished
Running time
20 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Cheryl Hess Films
Country
United States
Locations
Philadelphia

Distribution Details

Release year
2022
Festivals
Sonoma International, Atlanta Docufest, Devour
Awards
Best Director, Short

Photos

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