Sushi: The Global Catch

Jun 7 2012 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary, History, News

A look at the global sushi phenomenon and how the hunger for Blue Fin Tuna is impacting the ocean's stock.

Plot

From humble beginnings as a simple food sold by Japanese street vendors, sushi has exploded into an international phenomenon in the past 30 years. SUSHI: THE GLOBAL CATCH is a feature-length documentary shot in five countries exploring the history, problems and future of this popular cuisine. Much of sushi's rich cultural tradition that began in Tokyo is changing as raw fish now appear from cities like Warsaw and New York to small towns worldwide. But what is the cost? Will the worldwide hunger for sushi continue to grow until wild fish vanish, or will new technology like aquaculture keep plates full? Can sustainable sushi restaurants satisfy consumers or will competition for declining resources drive prices so high that only a few can afford raw fish?

Written by

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Directed by

Mark Hall

Cast

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Production Countries

Australia, Japan, Poland, United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
529
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA