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A Fine Line is a compelling documentary that shines a spotlight on Valerie James, the long-standing owner of Val's Restaurant in Holden, MA, and the challenges and triumphs of female leadership in the culinary world. The film spotlights renowned women chefs—Dominique Crenn, Lidia Bastianich, Cat Cora, April Bloomfield, Barbara Lynch, Elena Arzak, and more—highlighting gender equity in top-tier kitchens. The score is by jazz bassist and composer Petros Klampanis, whose Latent Info album released in 2025 and has kept him on the road through 2025. The film completed an extensive 11-state screening tour and premiered on PBS nationally in March 2020. Socially, the film community stays active across platforms at @afinelinemovie on Instagram and X (Twitter). We’ve got you covered for screening details, venue info, and how to secure your seats for upcoming showings.