The first trailer for a new documentary on the life of Anthony Bourdain has been released leaving people emotional about the late chef.
Bourdain, who took his own life aged 61 in June 2018, became a much-beloved TV celebrity thanks to his many travel documentaries such as Parts Unknown and No Reservations. The American’s laid-back, philosophical approach and willingness to embrace different cultures while remaining himself saw him win a legion of followers.
His untimely passing, which occurred while he was still filming the latest series of Parts Unknown for Netflix, saw an outpouring of emotion and tributes.
The new film, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, looks set to further commemorate Bourdain’s life and work with archival footage of his career and journey’s around the globe. It will also feature interviews with fellow food lovers David Chang and Eric Ripert and musicians Josh Homme and Alison Mosshart.
The trailer for the documentary was released on Thursday and already had many fighting back the tears.
Who is going to cry with me for the entire film? I will prepare the seltzer selection https://t.co/oyLVykPFcc
— arabelle sicardi 英梅 (@arabellesicardi) June 4, 2021
Damn. This just made tear up.
— Knowpa Slaps (@knowpaslaps) June 3, 2021
I still remember reading Kitchen Confidential when I was 17 and telling myself that I was going to be a chef one day. https://t.co/2u18WsVu54
Guess it’s time for a good, long cry. Shit this is gonna be rough, but good. https://t.co/eqabNk8BDN
— Tim Anderson (@TimAnde85678336) June 3, 2021
I believe he was the second coming of Jesus but no one wanted to admit.. I’ll never stop getting emotional about him.. https://t.co/oAOK3ZPNyf
— Abier Khatib (@abierkhatib) June 3, 2021
I will never be emotionally ready for this, but thanks https://t.co/Z60U4KQWEw
— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) June 3, 2021
I’m already crying. https://t.co/9uqb7j2XuM
— harnidh (@chiaseedpuddin) June 3, 2021
I miss Tony, man https://t.co/yguv5x8OgN
— Brian Winter (@BrazilBrian) June 3, 2021
How strange, I've been watching and rewatching Parts Unknown for the last couple of weeks and then here's this trailer. It still feels unfair that he's not here anymore. https://t.co/dnKPvxoZG0
— Eddie Liu 劉立德 (@eddieliuwho) June 3, 2021
Roadrunner is directed by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville whose previous documentaries include Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and 20 Feet From Stardom.
Roadrunner is set for a US cinema release on 16th July. A UK release date is yet to be announced.
