Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Margaret W — 05 Jan 2013

Delightful film... what an amazing Subject- Jiro steals your heart.

This review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) was written by Margaret W on 05 Jan 2013.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Robert B (2,055) on 29 Sep 2015

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