Food in Film: East Side Sushi

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We often hear people proclaim that a particular restaurant is worthy of patronage because it offers authentic food from a specific usually ethnic cuisine.

Likewise, East Side Sushi is often praised as a film that provides an authentic albeit fictional depiction of the protagonist's quest for a life that allows her to be her best self.  In this week's reflection, consider the problematic the concept of authenticity creates in both our feature film and the two poems by Langston Hughes. For example, you might find it interesting to examine stereotypes of authenticity and the stereotypes that can easily be created when tradition is challenged. 

A well-developed unified reflection will be between 1.5 (three paragraphs) to 3 pages (six paragraphs) in length (double spaced), engage critically in the ideas and concepts presented, and have a clear three-part structure (introduction, supporting paragraph(s), conclusion. Assume readers are familiar with the plots and keep summaries to a minimum.

 East Side Sushi (1:46:24)

Week 8 Film: East Side Sushi (1:46:24)

As you screen East Side Sushi via Kanopy (you can also stream without ads at Amazon Prime Video it for $2.99 - select "More viewing options") consider the assumptions about class, ethnicity, and authenticity the film brings to our attention. Please be aware that early in the film, one of the scenes depicts a violent assault. The violence of the scene is not gratuitous but an important element of the plot. If you are uncomfortable when screening the scene, I recommend that you fast-forward to the next scene.