In 1985, Jamaican patty bakers in Toronto fought against a government edict that prohibited them from using the term "patty" for their product.
“Tender, seasoned ground beef, wrapped in golden, crispy, bureaucracy.”
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In 1985, Jamaican patty bakers in Toronto fought against a government edict that prohibited them from using the term "patty" for their product.
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In 1985, Jamaican-Canadian bakers in Toronto faced a challenge when the federal government declared that they could not label their beloved beef patties as "patties." Directed by Chris Strikes, Patty vs. Patty recounts the ensuing "patty wars," blending documentary footage with satirical reenactments featuring actor Orville Cummings. The film captures the bakers' fight against bureaucratic regulations that threatened their culinary identity. It premiered on February 17, 2022, and later screened at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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Why Watch
- See how Toronto's Jamaican restaurants fought for their name.
- Meet actor Orville Cummings in satirical reenactments.
- Find out about the 1985 'patty wars' and its impact.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on February 17, 2022.
- Patty vs. Patty won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Short Documentary in 2023.
- The film was screened at the 2022 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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Who directed Patty vs. Patty?
Patty vs. Patty was directed by Chris Strikes.
When did Patty vs. Patty premiere?
Patty vs. Patty premiered on February 17, 2022.
What award did Patty vs. Patty win in 2023?
Patty vs. Patty won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Short Documentary at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.
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