The Big Cheese

Variety: Doc NYC's 'The Big Cheese' Follows American Cheesemonger's Attempt to Earn International Respect

"Like a sommelier whose expertise is wine, cheesemongers are experts in cheese…Wolansky spent close to three years following America’s greatest cheesemongers as they attempted the impossible: beating the French at their own game and winning the Mondial du Fromage, the Olympics of cheese."

NPR: 'DOC NYC: The Big Cheese' with Alison Stewart

Director Sara Joe Wolansky discusses the film with “All of It” host Alison Stewart

Forward: The Cheesy way to do Teshuvah

“It’s a compelling look at a slice of an industry whose experts get shorter shrift than their oenological counterparts. (A monger is a cheese sommelier, make no mistake.)....The film may just bring out the patriot in you, as you root for American soft (cheese) power to prevail. It could just be the perfect thing to watch this coming Shavuot.”

Culture Cheese: 5 Unexpected Takeaways from the Premiere of “The Big Cheese”

“I went in expecting a fun afternoon of industry camaraderie. I walked out with a deeper appreciation for just how far the craft has come, how intense the competitions really are, and why this film might change how everyday cheese lovers see the people behind the counter. The Big Cheese…. may do more than spotlight elite mongers—it could shift how everyday consumers engage with cheese.”