1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi
In this documentary, acclaimed sushi chef Jiro is shown working in his small restaurant in a subway station. Having been the recipient of three Michelin stars, Jiro is still shown to be dedicated to his craft, always seeking perfection and never being satisfied with what he has. The documentary delves into the expectations placed on his son, as well as briefly into the phenomenon of overfishing in the Pacific Ocean, while also providing mouthwatering footage of the sushi Jiro prepares.
2. Rashomon
This film follows the attempt to figure out the culprit behind the murder of a samurai and the rape of a young girl by a bandit, played by Toshiro Mifune. The film goes through each person’s perspective, as director Akira Kurosawa shows the audience each varying account, which changes depending on who is telling it.
3. Blue Gold
This documentary discusses the possibility of Earth becoming a desert wasteland, as well as the problem of water privatization. The idea of a world without water, or with scarcer water, is discussed through interviews and documentary footage of testimonials. The issue is that companies are intending on owning all the fresh water in the world so that they can sell it to the highest bidder.
4. Pray the Devil Back to Hell
In this documentary, a group of Liberian women are shown to rise up against the warlords who abuse their children and turn them into soldiers. The horrible tensions in war-torn Africa are shown through interviews and archival footage, as modern Liberia is shown to be a place that still encounters many human rights atrocities, but for the actions of a few brave women.
