This fast-paced, intimate doc--named after the chef's complimentary appetizer--portrays a real-life, female 'Good Will Hunting.' Chef Barbara Lynch overcame poverty, depression, violence and social stigma to rise through the ranks and establish herself in a male dominated business with a 60% failure rate. Although the film's message is one of optimism, Lynch's story recognizes how the confining definitions of traditional femininity have created barriers to achievement for many young woman. Using a compilation of family footage, exclusive interviews in and out of the kitchen, archival and animated footage, Amuse Bouche demonstrates how women and men can gain confidence in their abilities, mobilize themselves and utilize self-assertion to achieve their dreams.

Forms: Documentary
Animation Techniques: 2D Computer
Genres: Family, Educational, Independent, Reality
Niches: Women, Youth/Teen, Mature/Adult