| Barista | |
| Director: | Rock Baijnauth |
| Cinematography: | Robert Kraetsch Roger Singh |
| Editing: | Andrew Moniz |
| Studio: | Filmic Entertainment |
| Distributor: | Samuel Goldwyn Films (US)[1] |
| Runtime: | 103 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Barista is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Rock Baijnauth. The film follows five baristas, as they prepare for the 2013 United States Barista Championship. It is the first in a series.[2] Viewers are introduced into the elevation of the everyday drink, into a craft culture not unlike that of beer and wine.[3] The film was acquired for distribution by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[4]
The film follows four baristas preparing for the 2013 United States Barista Championship. Eden-Marie Abramowicz, Charlie Habegger, Truman Severson and Ryan Redden obsess over every detail when it comes to extracting the perfect cup of coffee.[5] As the film progresses, the makers add a fifth personality, Los Angeles-based Charles Babinski, who decides to compete.
Babinski, who has endorsement deals with a major coffee brand, becomes the dominant personality. His cockiness provides a stark contrast to the humble obsessiveness of the other four personalities.[6]
In 2019, the sequel to Barista, Baristas was released and was distributed by The Orchard.