Sushi: The Global Catch


1h 17m 2011

Brief Synopsis

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

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Alive Mind Cinema; Neue Visionen Filmverleih Gmbh

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

Synopsis

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.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Alive Mind Cinema; Neue Visionen Filmverleih Gmbh

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 17m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States August 3, 2012

Released in United States 2011 (Documentary Films)

Released in United States 2011

Re-released in United States February 1, 2013

Limited Release in United States August 3, 2012 (New York City)

Re-released in United States February 1, 2013