PERUVIAN-JAPANESE CUISINE HAS TRANSCENDED FUSION TO BECOME CULTURE.
THIS IS THE STORY OF THOSE WHO TODAY PUSH IT FORWARD, SERVING THEIR IDENTITIES ON EVERY PLATE.
Nikkei is only defined as a Japanese emigrant or a descendant, but in Peru, it means so much more. Out of the 200 years that Peru has been a republic, 125 of those we have had Japanese immigrants. Their contributions to our shared Peruvian identity are undeniable and there is no place where it can be felt stronger than in our cuisine.
Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei cuisine is just one of the many versions of Nikkei cuisine in the world but this beautiful amalgamation has brought forth a powerful experience that has become synonymous with the term Nikkei, popping up worldwide to undeniable acclaim. In Peru, "lo Nikkei" has transcended fusion to become culture and this documentary shares a glimpse of that transition through the eyes of those who today push it forward. Serving their identities, their stories and the stories of those who came before them, on every plate.
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I am a documentary filmmaker born in Lima, Perú and based out of Orlando, FL.
I immigrated to the US at 16 years old and have been passionate about sharing real untold stories from diverse voices ever since.
As a director and producer my work focuses on the humanity and cultural significance behind cooking and farming around the world. My latest independent short film "Takes Four Years to Grow Coffee" featured a small community of coffee farmers in Maricao, Puerto Rico and their struggle to pass on their family traditions in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. This short film was featured at the 30th Florida Film Festival and the 30th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
As an editor and story producer I have worked on Netflix original documentary series "Street Food: USA" and Disney+ "Rennervations". Commercially my latest branded short documentary has won a Gold Telly Award and I constantly collaborate with companies like Microsoft to help them highlight the social impact of their technology on a global scale.
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