Sushi: The Global Catch

Name: Sushi: The Global Catch
Genre: History, Documentary, News
Released: August 3, 2012
Duration: 75 min
Rating: 57

2012

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Lorber Films | Release Date: August 3, 2012 | Not Rated

Summary: Sushi, a cuisine formerly found only in Japan, has grown exponentially in other nations, and an industry has been created to support it. In a rush to please a hungry public, the expensive delicacy has become common and affordable, appearing in restaurants, supermarkets and even fast food trailers. The traditions requiring 7 years ofSushi, a cuisine formerly found only in Japan, has grown exponentially in other nations, and an industry has been created to support it. In a rush to please a hungry public, the expensive delicacy has become common and affordable, appearing in restaurants, supermarkets and even fast food trailers. The traditions requiring 7 years of apprenticeship in Japan have given way to quick training and mass-manufactured solutions elsewhere. This hunger for sushi has led to the depletion of apex predators in the ocean, including bluefin tuna, to such a degree that it has the potential to upset the ecological balance of the world’s oceans, leading to a collapse of all fish species. (Kino Lorber)… Expand

Director: Mark Hall

Genre(s): History, Documentary, News

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 75 min

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IndieWire Eric Kohn

Aug 2, 2012

Any bona fide sushi fan stands to benefit from the general wake up call that "The Global Catch" provides in ample doses. Read full review

John DeFore

Aug 5, 2012

A solid primer that augments exposition with a powerful sensual streak, Mark Hall's Sushi: The Global Catch aims to be a comprehensive look at the raw-fish phenomenon. Read full review

John Anderson

Aug 5, 2012

Sushi: The Global Catch offers an intriguing mix of history, process and state-of-the-fish reports, advocating a reversal of the world's assault on bluefin tuna fisheries and a short course on the alternatives. Read full review

Michael Nordine

Jul 31, 2012

This kaleidoscopic meticulousness proves comprehensive without ever feeling tedious, an especially impressive feat considering how quickly it becomes message-oriented. Read full review

Rachel Saltz

Aug 2, 2012

As storytelling, "The Global Catch" often falls short. It has too much to cover to be comprehensive and can seem a bit random. As a consciousness raiser, the film fares much better. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

Aug 2, 2012

Unlike most issue-oriented documentaries about the abundant idiocy of the human species and the imminent demise of our planet, Mark S. Hall's Sushi: The Global Catch offers foodies and sushi buffs a refreshing palate-cleanser before the parade of experts and the dire news reports. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Jul 31, 2012

The documentary is ultimately a dry endeavor that feels closer in spirit to an Afterschool Special than a full-blooded movie. Read full review

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ComputerKid2000

Oct 5, 2014

First 30 Minutes are great. A fascinating background of the global fish trade is provided with plenty of insight, complete with industry experts at all levels. Then, the movie sharply and suddenly turns into an hour-long environmentalist propaganda campaign. The organization Greenpeace isFirst 30 Minutes are great. A fascinating background of the global fish trade is provided with plenty of insight, complete with industry experts at all levels. Then, the movie sharply and suddenly turns into an hour-long environmentalist propaganda campaign. The organization Greenpeace is painted in a glowy light, with disregard for their illegal activities. A lot of unqualified statements are made about the fishing industry and the movie concludes with an advertisement for a "sustainable" sushi restaurant in Southern California.

I felt a bit insulted after finishing this film.

If you would like a guilt-free documentary that provides insight into the history, art, and practice of creating sushi, check out Jiro Dreams of Sushi, currently available on Netflix.… Expand

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