Sushi: The Global Catch
Directed by Mark Hall
Synopsis
In this meticulously researched documentary, filmmaker Mark Hall traces the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. This explosion in demand for sushi over the past 30 years has brought with it problems of its own, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, threatening the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems.
Through extensive interviews with prominent industry representatives and environmental activists, Hall carefully presents the various solutions being proposed to the vexing issue of overfishing. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival, Sushi: The Global Catch raises some pressing questions that all sushi lovers should seek to address
Film Info
Release Year: 2011 Running Time: 75 Color Type: Color Country: Australia, Japan, Poland, U.S. Language: English
In this meticulously researched documentary, filmmaker Mark Hall traces the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry. This explosion in demand for sushi over the past 30 years has brought with it problems of its own, as fish stocks have steadily depleted, threatening the balance of the ocean’s ecosystems.
Through extensive interviews with prominent industry representatives and environmental activists, Hall carefully presents the various solutions being proposed to the vexing issue of overfishing. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival, Sushi: The Global Catch raises some pressing questions that all sushi lovers should seek to address
Crew
- Directed by Mark Hall
- Produced by Mark Hall
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Preparing tuna for shipment at Port Lincoln, Australia.
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Marcin Korzeniewski, sushi chef at Tokyo Sushi Bar in Lodz, Poland
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Mamoru Sugiyama and staff at Sushiko Restaurant in Tokyo
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Breaking down tuna
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Harvesting Blue-fin Tuna at Spencer Gulf off the coast of Port Lincoln, Australia
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