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Uncommon Grounds: The Untold Story of the World's Most Exclusive Coffee

The story of the world’s most exclusive and rare coffee is one shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It’s overshadowed by fraud and abuse. It’s future, although lined with hope, is uncertain. It’s known as Kopi Luwak. Filmed on location in 7 countries, the film explores the animal abuse synonymous with the trade, interviews with coffee experts all over the world, and how communities can flourish by sourcing the coffee ethically.

  • Michael Cherkashin
    Director
  • Richard Stanley
    Director
    The Legend of Pirate's Point, One Last Flight (HBO Family, Showtime Family, The Disney Channel) Bokshu: The Myth (Arjun Productions, India).
  • Jeff Bickley
    Writer
  • Jeff Bickley
    Producer
  • Justin Tieleman
    Key Cast
  • Ade Ferdiansyah
    Key Cast
  • Selamat Riyadi
    Key Cast
  • Dale Tremblay-Dulong
    Key Cast
  • Chris Hooton
    Key Cast
  • Mahdi Usaty
    Key Cast
  • Milo Van Velzen
    Key Cast
  • Mustafah Ali
    Key Cast
  • Jeff Bickley
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Travel - Asia, Food & Beverages - Beverages - Coffee
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    France, Indonesia, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Russian Federation, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Michael Cherkashin, Richard Stanley