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East Side Sushi
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A Latina woman (Diana Elizabeth Torres) aspires to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender.
A Latina woman (Diana Elizabeth Torres) aspires to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender.
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#Anthony Lucero #Diana Elizabeth Torres #East Side Sushi #Rodrigo Duarte Clark #Yutaka Takeuchi
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September 24, 2015
"East Side Sushi" writer-director Anthony Lucero shows that subtle differences between cultures can be presented with great respect and concern.
August 08, 2016
The film is well intentioned, but it's poorly executed. [Full review in Spanish]
September 25, 2015
East Side Sushi captures the grind and pleasure of the food industry as Juana shifts from numbing routine to a challenging cuisine.
September 21, 2015
Anthony Lucero's delectable debut feature has its share of on-the-nose writing and Cinderella-story contrivances, but for the most part folds its cross-cultural insights into a pleasing underdog narrative.
August 15, 2016
A simple, family-friendly film with a solid message. [Full review in Spanish]
November 12, 2015
"East Side Sushi" is a charming little picture.
August 08, 2016
A small, effective and plentiful film for the whole family. [Full review in Spanish]
September 21, 2015
A rather humanist tone infuses "East Side Sushi," offering a sense of hope as characters choose to come together rather than be pulled apart.
November 12, 2015
So while it's entirely predictable, full of follow-your-dreams sentiment, Anthony Lucero's sincere little indie does provide an exemplary heroine.
November 12, 2015
Lucero compensates for ... missteps with subtly persuasive visual choices and narrative restraint.
September 21, 2015
Endearing performances, accomplished low-budget filmmaking and a distinctive urban setting all add up to an appetizing offering.