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Upcoming ‘Coldwater’ Screenings
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Screening to Benefit Choosing Integrity
This screening of “Coldwater Kitchen” is being presented by Choosing Integrity, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit whose mission is improve the quality of life of justice-involved people through education and prevention programming, mentorship, treatment services, advocacy, and compassion resulting in enhanced relational skills and successful reintegration within their community.
The event, which will benefit Choosing Integrity, will include a screening of the documentary, a reception, Q&A, and silent auction.
Tickets are $25.
6:30-9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 29, 2026
Milford Theater, Milford, Pennsylvania
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Screening & Community Conversation
Join the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, for a special screening “Coldwater Kitchen” on Tue., Sept. 15.
Following the screening, stay for an engaging conversation featuring Chef Dink Dawson, Chef Jimmy Lee Hill, and executive producer Desire Vincent, who will share insights on the film’s creation, the role of culinary arts in building stronger communities, and the importance of creating pathways to opportunity through food and education.
Whether you’re passionate about food, storytelling, criminal justice reform, or community wellness, this evening will offer a unique opportunity to experience a powerful documentary and participate in a meaningful dialogue about resilience, redemption, and the ways food can bring people together.
6-9 p.m. Tue., Sept. 15, 2026
The Foundation’s Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th Street South,
St. Petersburg, Florida
Previous ‘Coldwater’ Screenings
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Screening, Meal & Conversation in TC
This screening of “Coldwater Kitchen” is being presented by Traverse City Food & Wine and City Opera House and as part of the TCF&F. Most of our team will be in Traverse City for this awesome festival in one of Michigan’s great summer locales.
The event will include a screening of the documentary, a conversation with the filmmakers and film stars, and a dessert prepared by the men whose stories are told in the movie.
Dining option is available, which offers a lite, multi-course tasting and a welcome beverage. Dining ticket holders will be provided assigned seating based upon party sizes.
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VIP Dining Table – Table of eight (8) includes a lite meal and a welcome beverage, as well as a donation benefitting City Opera House and The Film Collaborative on behalf of “Coldwater Kitchen.”
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Dinner and a Movie – Dining option includes a lite meal and a welcome beverage, as well as dessert prepared by the film stars.
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Screening Only (includes dessert)
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Student Screening
A cash bar will be available throughout the show. COH Accessibility information.
6-9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 22, 2026
City Opera House, Traverse City
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Film Screening and Conversation
This free screening of “Coldwater Kitchen” is being presented by Mott Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute. The evening will include a Q&A with the documentary’s star, Chef Jimmy Lee Hill.
6-8 p.m. Thu., Dec. 4, 2025
Room 1130, Mott Memorial Bldg., Mott Community College, Flint
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Documentary Screening Featuring Chef Jimmy Lee Hill
See the movie and enjoy a conversation with the filmmakers and on-screen stars — including Muskegon native Chef Jimmy Lee Hill.
7-9:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 12, 2025
Beardsley Theater, Frauenthal Center, 425 West Western Ave. Muskegon, MI
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ at San Quentin Film Festival
“Coldwater Kitchen” is playing this annual festival — the first ever to be held inside a prison.
1 p.m. Mon., Oct. 27, 2025
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, 100 Main St., San Quentin, Calif.
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Screening & Conversation at Brigaid Summit
“Coldwater Kitchen” is part of the program at the Brigaid Summit, a two-day event that describes itself as “a call to action for everyone invested in the future of food.” Immediately following the screening, there will be a conversation featuring film stars Chef Jimmy Lee Hill, Dink Dawson and Ernest Davis, film advisor Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and producer Desiré Vincent Levy.
10:15 a.m. Sun., July 27, 2025
Brigaid Summit, DREAM Charter High School, 20 Bruckner Blvd., The Bronx, NY
‘Coldwater Kitchen’ Clips + Conversation Reception
As Second Chance Month begins, join us to view clips of the award-winning documentary “Coldwater Kitchen,” taste a special dessert prepared by the men profiled in the film, and discuss the value of this prison culinary program and other efforts that connect returning citizens to opportunities in the food ecosystem.
6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) Orientation Theater South, U.S. Capitol Building
