The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger

"One man's search for the half-truth."

The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger follows filmmaker Marshall Sfalcin as he attempts to create a movie about his family's former fast-food empire. By day, he works as a construction worker in Windsor, Ontario, and by night, he makes films. His latest project involves chronicling the rise and fall of the Hi Ho Restaurants, founded by his grandfather Amie Fortin. Marshall's uncles, initially supportive, begin to resist as he delves into the darker aspects of their family history. With his project unravelling, Marshall finds solace in visits with his grandmother. Filmmaker Matt Gallagher documents this journey, blurring the line between truth and fiction.

Release Date

April 20, 2008

Status

Released

Original Title

The Rise and Fall of the Grumpy Burger

Runtime

1h 24min

Budget

$146,800

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

TVO