Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Peter Miller’s ‘Marcella,’ Sets May Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights to “Marcella,” the documentary about legendary Italian chef and cookbook author Marcella Hazan. Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Peter Miller (aka Doc Pomus), the Oak Street Pictures and Willow Pond Films production made its world premiere at the Coronado Island Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award, followed by a win for Best Film at the 2025 Taste Awards.

Greenwich will release “Marcella” in theaters on May 9, ahead of its national broadcast and streaming premiere on PBS’ “American Masters,” which will be announced at a later date.

Hailed by Julia Child as “my mentor in all things Italian,” Marcella Hazan revolutionized the way Americans cook and understand Italian food. Through her best-selling cookbooks, she introduced generations to the beauty of authentic Italian cuisine. The New York Times once declared, “What Alice Waters did for restaurants, Hazan did for home cooks.” “Marcella” offers an intimate portrait of her life, legacy, and culinary philosophy, featuring insights from some of the most celebrated figures in the food world, including Jacques Pépin, Lidia Bastianich, Shola Olunloyo, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield and her son, Giuliano Hazan.

Produced by Renée Frigo, p.g.a. (“Love, Charlie”), Peter Miller and editor Amy Linton, “Marcella” is executive produced by Margie Geddes, Michael Kantor from “American Masters” and acclaimed chef Art Smith. The deal was negotiated by Greenwich’s Andy Bohn and Renée Frigo on behalf of the filmmakers.

“Marcella was a force of nature who reshaped how we experience Italian cooking at home. Her legacy lives on in every simple, beautifully prepared dish made with love,” said Frigo. Miller added, “Marcella’s life was eventful, inspiring, and cinematic. It’s an honor to bring her powerful story to the screen.”

Watch the “Marcella” trailer: