Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Basilio A — 13 Sep 2012

Great documentary about a man's passion for his career. Beautifully shot and made the art of sushi interesting.

This review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) was written by Basilio A on 13 Sep 2012.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi has generally received very positive reviews.

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By John E (845) on 31 Dec 2015

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