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A man wears a chef coat and sharpens a knife while lit from the back in a dark moody setting.

Ever After

After earning three Michelin stars four years in a row, Curtis Duffy’s restaurant Grace solidified the chef’s place as one of the world’s greatest culinary artists. But in a heartbreaking act of defiance, Duffy walked out after disputes with Grace’s owner in 2017. Never one to back down, Duffy chooses to forge ahead to launch a new restaurant, Ever, in 2020, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Unfolding with the intensity of an episode of The Bear, this riveting documentary set in the high-stakes world of fine dining follows Duffy’s dramatic efforts to get Ever off the ground, all the way from mass producing burgers to earning two Michelin stars. Featuring intimate and confessional interviews with Duffy, his wife, and colleagues, Ever After paints a portrait of an indefatigable and ambitious master chef, scarred by childhood trauma and derailed by business conflicts yet committed to pursuing his dreams and finding a sense of closure.


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Event Information

Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:45pm

LOCATION
AMC NEWCITY 14
1500 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

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Special Guests

Scheduled to attend:
Director Frankie Nasso, producer Jeremy Wagner, and participant Curtis Duffy

Accessibility

Cinema/Chicago is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment at all our programs and events. All event venues are fully wheelchair accessible, with no-step entrances or ramp access and elevators. All venues offer wheelchair-designated spaces, companion seating, easy-access theater seating, and accessible restrooms. For accommodation requests, please email us at access@chicagofilmfestival.com, call us at 312-683-0121, x202, or complete our Accommodation Request Form.