JSNO Japanese Cinema Series Screening: "The Genealogy of Sake”

In Partnership with The Shop, Japan Society of New Orleans' Japanese Cinema Series presents a free screening of the Ishii Kaori film... The Genealogy of Sake!

• Date: Tuesday, July 22nd 
• Time: Doors open @ 6:30pm, Screening starts @ 7pm
• Place: The Shop at the CAC (3rd Floor), 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Cost: FREE! Open to the public!

Screening will take place on the third floor. All ages welcome! Tell your friends, and hope to see you there!

Movie Summary: 

A document of sake craftspeople known as "Noto Toji" and their skills that have been passed down through generations, set amidst the beautiful landscapes of Noto Peninsula before the recent earthquake.

The film unravels the history of sake brewing in Noto--an area that was hit severely by a recent earthquake.  It examines the intense work of the life of four masters in sake brewing called "The Four Sake Kings of Noto," including a 80-year-old returning veteran Toji (a sake craftsperson), as well as their disciples, such as the first female Toji to join the Noto Toji Union, and a young Toji with a new working style.  The story reveals the depths of sake making today and the difficulties of passing down the artistry through generations.

The film does depict alcohol consumption, smoking, and mild nudity.