The Birth of Saké
(2015, 1h 30m, filmmaker: Erik Shirai)
Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as saké. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Saké is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.

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Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado: http://www.japanamerica.org/

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3903322/

http://www.birthofsake.com/

2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Best Documentary Director Special Jury Mention
2015 BEND FILM FESTIVAL
Best Director
Best Documentary
2016 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best Documentary Film John Schlesinger Award
2016 ENVIRONMENTAL FlLM FESTIVAL - Washington DC
Polly Krakora award for artistry
2016 CINEMA ASIA FILM FESTIVAL - Netherlands
Audience Award
2016 WAIMEA FILM FESTIVAL - Hawaii
Best Cinematography Award
2016 ASHLAND FILM FESTIVAL - Oregon
Best documentary Special Jury Mention Award