Join WXXI for a special FREE 1-hour screening of The Grocery List Show, produced by filmmakers: : Emily Strong (director and executive producer), Diane M. Quon (producer). Registration is required. Part of the Indie Lens Pop-up Series, the film will be followed by a panel discussion.
About the Film: Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. Special guests and food enthusiasts join Chrissy to shop for ingredients and cook a favorite family recipe, as they celebrate global food traditions over a shared meal.
Indie Lens Pop-Up presents this free screening:
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Doors Open at 6 PM)
At The Little Theatre, Theatre 1
240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Accessibility: This film is presented with open captions. ASL interpretation will be provided for opening remarks and post-screening panel discussion. For more information on parking and accessibility, please visit https://thelittle.org/accessibility/. Please contact Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, Project Manager for Move to Include(TM), at sabbamonte@wxxi.org with any questions.
The Panel Discussion
Moderator: Christina Heyon Lee, EdD, Director, Global Education and International Services Division of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Monroe Community College.
Panelists:
- Niraj Lama, Founder of Happy Earth Tea
- Mai Abdullah MS. Executive Director, Refugees Helping Refugees
- Vicki Liang, Owner of JoyMart, an Asian grocery store and cafe
Free & registration is required
We’re collecting family recipes to share with attendees at the screening.
Want to learn more about the show?
Watch Clip: Memories of Cooking with Grandma
