THE DONUT KING
2020 - USA -120 MINUTES
A FILM BY ALICE GU
The rise and fall of a Cambodian refugee who escaped genocide and overcame poverty to build a life for himself — and hundreds of other immigrant families — by baking America’s favorite pastry and building an unlikely empire of donut shops.
“I can’t remember the last time I so enjoyed a documentary that had such a massive hole in the centre.” - National Post
"THE DONUT KING explores the donut’s power to embody the American Dream with sugary goodness." Now streaming with your favourite donut shop!” - POV
“Much like a sugar rush, The Donut King is an intoxicating, energetic, and well told story, but these aren’t empty calories.” - The Gate
“Most of all, the main narrative offers inspiration, which is particularly pertinent at such a troubled time in our world. And it can help remind viewers that there may be much deeper and fascinating stories that lie beneath seemingly innocuous and pleasant surfaces.” - Georgia Straight
Halifax's Vandal Doughnuts gets into the movie game - The Gottingen Street doughnut dealer has teamed up with a film distribution company to peddle a motion picture alongside its glazed confections - Halifax Today
“an exuberant, bittersweet tale of the refugee who made good and then didn't.” - Rabble