7:00 pm - East Side Sushi Film Screening at Friday Night In

This critically acclaimed indie favorite was the winner of awards at 9 different film festivals, including Best Narrative Feature at SF Indie Fest.

Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually, she attempts to become a sushi chef but is unable to because she is the ‘wrong’ race and gender. Against all odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream.
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Discussion of the movie to follow.
This film is in English. and is 107 minutes long.

You can join the zoom gathering at https://bit.ly/film10-8 and watch the shared screen or watch on your own through Kanopy and join the discussion following the film.