Forged by Fire: Food, Family and Culture in Matthew Salleh's 'Barbecue'

Going beyond the famed cuisine of the Southern US, Matthew Salleh's documentary takes viewers on a journey to twelve different countries and delves into the various cooking methods and contexts of barbecuing. With its ambitious scope and style, the film also surveys the tradition's deeper significance – as a conduit for identity, time and togetherness – for the members of each culture, writes Sam van Zweden.