"a satisfyingly tender story"
Chris Azzopardi
The Big Cheese
A scrappy team of eccentric American cheesemongers defies tradition to take on the world's top cheese masters at the Mondial du Fromage, battling cultural clashes, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption, and a historic victory.
A feature documentary directed by Sara Joe Wolansky
Now Available On
Best Feature DocumentaryBeloit International Film Festival 2026
Press and Reviews
Adam Moskowitz joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist
The Today Show
"The tension is high, and not necessarily dissipated by the meanderings and mooings of an M.C. dressed as a cow."
Pete Wells
Director Sara Joe Wolansky discusses the film
Alison Stewart
Q&A with director Sara Joe Wolansky
Addie Morfoot
“compelling....equal parts Tevye the dairyman, George S. Patton, and the Beastie Boys"
PJ Grisar
Upcoming Screenings
Ann Arbor, MI
August 21st, 30th, 2026; September 3rd, 2026
Includes Q&A and cheese reception
Burlington, VT
September 19th, 2026
Includes Q&A, meet-the-cheesemaker mingle, and a Raclette & Fondue party with grazing table
Gig Harbor, WA
September 24th, 25th, 2026
Opening night screening! Includes Q&A and cheese samples
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