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Documentary 'The Big Cheese' Explores American Cheesemongers' Journey

11/13/2025

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Sara Joe Wolansky left The New Yorker in 2022 to create her first feature documentary, The Big Cheese.
The film follows American cheesemongers at Mondial du Fromage, led by Adam "Mr. Moo" Moskowitz.
Over three years, it documents their struggles and the push to beat French experts.
Wolansky faced funding hurdles while balancing addiction and redemption with humor, with the film set to premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025.

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Story summary

Sara Joe Wolansky left The New Yorker in 2022 to create her first feature documentary, The Big Cheese.
The film follows American cheesemongers at Mondial du Fromage, led by Adam "Mr. Moo" Moskowitz.
Over three years, it documents their struggles and the push to beat French experts.
Wolansky faced funding hurdles while balancing addiction and redemption with humor, with the film set to premiere at DOC NYC on November 13, 2025.