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Très Bien: The Big Heart Of The Big Kitchen

“Tres Bien” tells the story of the life and times of San Diego icon, Judy, “The Beauty,” Forman (pictured) and her landmark restaurant, The Big Kitchen.
Courtesy of Jonathan Hammond
“Tres Bien” tells the story of the life and times of San Diego icon, Judy, “The Beauty,” Forman (pictured) and her landmark restaurant, The Big Kitchen.

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand

“Très Bíen: The Big Heart Of The Big Kitchen” tells the story of Judy Forman, who, in 1980 bought the The Big Kitchen — a diner in the Golden Hill area of South Park. Judy, a vibrant personality, was a trained social worker and The Big Kitchen quickly turned into a community sanctuary for social justice and activism, as well as a mecca for artists, locals, politicians, feminists, eccentrics and the gay community.

Exterior photo of The Big Kitchen sign, located at 3003 Grape St. in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Courtesy of Jonathan Hammond
Exterior photo of The Big Kitchen sign, located at 3003 Grape St. in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego, Calif. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The documentary tells the story of Judy’s life while capturing her unique, vivacious personality and worldview — as well the people whose lives have been affected by her compassion and commitment to community. The film is a moving testament, chronicling The Big Kitchen’s evolution from local greasy spoon to becoming a San Diego icon.

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Trés Bien: The Big Heart of the Big Kitchen

Directed and Produced by Jon Hammond.