# Indie Film Highlight: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI (2011)

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Published: 2026-08-16T09:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI (2011) Director: David Gelb Cast: Jiro Ono; Masuhiro Yamamoto; Daisuke Nakazama; Harutaki Takahashi SYNOPSIS A documentary about an octogenarian sushi master, his two sons, and the tiny restaurant in which they tirelessly work. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on LinkedIn

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