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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

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A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful

DirectorLes Blank
ProducerLes Blank

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers on Netflix?

No, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers for free?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Yes — Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is followed by Sprout Wings and Fly (1983) in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure.

Is there a prequel to Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Yes — Always for Pleasure (1978) comes before Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure.

Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers part of a trilogy?

No — Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is part of the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure, which has 14 films.

How many movies are in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure?

There are 14 films in the Les Blank: Always for Pleasure: God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance (1968), The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968), A Well Spent Life (1971), Spend It All (1972), Dry Wood (1973), Hot Pepper (1973), Always for Pleasure (1978), Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980), Sprout Wings and Fly (1983), In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984), Gap-Toothed Women (1987), Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana (1990), Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995) and The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1995).