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Knife Skills is a 2017 American documentary short directed by Thomas Lennon. It follows the opening and early operation of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, a program that trains formerly incarcerated people for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. The film focuses on work, rehabilitation, and the challenges of reentry, and it was nominated for the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject at the 90th Oscars. It is intended for viewers interested in reentry and workforce programs.
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What is the documentary short Knife Skills about?
Knife Skills follows the opening and early operation of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. The program trains formerly incarcerated people for careers in culinary and hospitality work.
Who directed Knife Skills?
Thomas Lennon directed the 2017 American documentary short. The film focuses on both restaurant training and the transition from prison life to employment.
Was Knife Skills nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. Knife Skills received a 2018 Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject.
How long is Knife Skills?
The documentary runs for about 40 minutes. Its short format follows the launch of EDWINS while still showing the students' training and restaurant work in detail.
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