Assignment: Jiro Dreams of Sushi Assignment

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2025-12-01T16:16:02Z

Due: Feb 9 by 11:59pm

Think of answers to these questions while watching the movie.

1. Jiro’s success can be attributed to a combination of hard work and talent. In your
opinion, which one was most important?

2. What other qualities were important for Jiro’s success?

3. Why do you think Jiro is so consumed by his work?

4. How has work affected other aspects of Jiro’s life? (Ex. Relationships, leisure, etc.)

5. What are Jiro’s thoughts on education and skill building?

6. Describe the atmosphere of Jiro’s restaurant. What makes it unique?

7. How does he make great food with such simple ingredients? How much work goes into
the preparation?

8. What challenges will Jiro’s sons face in the future?

9. What lessons did you take from this film?

10. Could you ever be this passionate about a job? Should you be?

Think of answers to these questions while watching the movie.

1. Jiro’s success can be attributed to a combination of hard work and talent. In your
opinion, which one was most important?

2. What other qualities were important for Jiro’s success?

3. Why do you think Jiro is so consumed by his work?

4. How has work affected other aspects of Jiro’s life? (Ex. Relationships, leisure, etc.)

5. What are Jiro’s thoughts on education and skill building?

6. Describe the atmosphere of Jiro’s restaurant. What makes it unique?

7. How does he make great food with such simple ingredients? How much work goes into
the preparation?

8. What challenges will Jiro’s sons face in the future?

9. What lessons did you take from this film?

10. Could you ever be this passionate about a job? Should you be?