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Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
Never before have rice and fish looked so sumptuous on screen as they do in this charming, unassuming documentary that focuses on the art, discipline, and passion of 85-year-old Jiro Ono. In the basement of a Tokyo office building, the sushi master runs his renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, where he doles out tiny masterpieces for the eyes and stomachs of a wide range of devoted customers ranging from the Japanese everyman to world-class chefs. This film, however, is more than just a chronicle of the day-to-day running of a beloved sushi restaurant. It captures one man's relentless pursuit of perfection.
Watch now on Amazon Video
Never before have rice and fish looked so sumptuous on screen as they do in this charming, unassuming documentary that focuses on the art, discipline, and passion of 85-year-old Jiro Ono. In the basement of a Tokyo office building, the sushi master runs his renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, where he doles out tiny masterpieces for the eyes and stomachs of a wide range of devoted customers ranging from the Japanese everyman to world-class chefs. This film, however, is more than just a chronicle of the day-to-day running of a beloved sushi restaurant. It captures one man's relentless pursuit of perfection.
Watch now on Amazon Video
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