A TASTE FOR ESPIONAGE

A Tasty Documentary with a Dash of Espionage and a Generous Helping of Humor.

Before she became America's beloved queen of French cuisine, Julia Child served as an unlikely operative in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II—stirring up a curious blend of wit, charm, and covert operations that was equal parts absurd and extraordinary.

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A Taste for Espionage uncovers Julia’s lesser-known wartime chapter with a playful, unorthodox lens. Through stylized reenactments, vintage-inspired animation, and lively interviews with historians, chefs, and fellow mischief-makers, the film explores how this towering culinary icon first honed her skills in a world of secret files and shark repellent. With sharp humor and rich storytelling, the documentary serves up a deliciously unexpected portrait of a woman who approached spy craft with the same gusto and flair she later brought to the kitchen.

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Genre: How-to, travel

Format: 6 one-hour episodes

Tone: Light, fun facts, take-away info, cinematic

Influences: Lidia's Kitchen, Diners, Drive-ins & Dives

Platform: PBS, Youtube