Sushi: The Global Catch

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Everyone's favourite food--and how it goes from ocean to plate--comes under the microscope in this timely and important documentary.

"For many, sushi is the most iconic Japanese cultural export and the epitome of the country's cuisine. And yet, with wild fish stocks coming under increasing commercial pressures, what does the future hold for your favorite sushi bar‾ In his feature film debut, documentarian Mark Hall explores the history, future, and problems of this popular cuisine. From its humble beginnings as simple street food, sushi has exploded into an international phenomenon in just over 30 years, with restaurants cropping up in even the smallest towns worldwide. Hall interviews sushi masters, gaining insight into the long, seven-year apprenticeships undergone by aspiring chefs, and the specialized, traditionally made knives used throughout the trade. But the world's growing taste for raw fish has costs few imagine: Will the worldwide hunger for sushi continue to grow until wild fish vanish, or will new technology like aquaculture keep plates full‾ Can sustainable restaurants satisfy consumers, or will competition for declining high quality resources drive prices so high that only the elite will be able to afford it‾ Meticulous in its examination, Sushi: The Global Catch is a fascinating investigation into the cultural and economic impacts of this iconic cuisine."--Seattle International Film Festival


I really enjoy this Doc, but I do have a question for anyone who live in  Texas. Why the hell is sushi poppers?