AKA Mr. Chow (2023)

AKA MR. CHOW details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Shuttled hastily out of Shanghai as a boy during the rise of Mao, he triumphed over trauma, loss, and prejudice through acting and art before crafting a new identity as a legendary restaurateur, transforming the way we consume food by merging East and West and turning his dinner spots into dazzling theaters of cultural energy. After decades as a successful businessman and celebrated host to artists, actors, musicians, designers, and models, Mr. Chow has turned to painting and once again redefined himself — this time, as the artist M.