Setting the Bar: A Craft Chocolate Origin Story

Follows a group of craft chocolate makers journeying deep into the Peruvian Amazon in search of rare cacao varietals. We investigate the impact of drugs and deforestation on the jungle and on the farmers struggling to make a living from their disappearing ancestral land. The film explores the passion and excitement of the chocolate makers, tells the personal stories of the masterful farmers, and uncovers a new kind of chocolate trade: one that protects livelihoods supports environmental sustainability and educates consumers to make better choices. (Guadalajara International Film Festival)