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Mr. Jimmy

Play trailer 3:06 Poster for Mr. Jimmy Released Sep 1, 2023 1h 52m Documentary Music Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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In snowbound Tokamachi, Japan, teenaged Akio Sakurai took refuge in his room, escaping to another world with a pair of headphones and a pile of Led Zeppelin records. Moving to Tokyo, Akio worked as a kimono salesman by day, but by night became "Mr. Jimmy," adopting the guitar chops and persona of Jimmy Page. For 35 years, Akio recreated vintage Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs, until the real Jimmy Page stopped by one night, and Akio's life changed forever. Inspired by Mr. Page's ovation, Akio quits his "salary man" job, leaving behind his family to move to Los Angeles and join "Led Zepagain." Soon cultures clash, and Akio's idyllic vision of America meets with reality.

Critics Reviews

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Glenn Kenny New York Times [Sticks] to Mr. Jimmy's career travails in the States before landing with a "Spinal Tap"-redolent happy ending. Sep 14, 2023 Full Review David Browne Rolling Stone In our current universe, where followers give themselves over to their entertainment or culture-warrior heroes with undying devotion and zero questioning, his devotion to honoring this particular house of the old is sweet, almost noble. Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Keith Uhlich The Hollywood Reporter It's... the very slipperiness of Sakurai's passion - to humbly become the god he worships - that continually compels. Mar 9, 2019 Full Review Stephen Silver Splice Today It’s a fascinating film, with the exploration of an oddball subculture and the people who propel it with their obsessions. Rated: 4/5 Sep 22, 2023 Full Review Miyako Pleines Spectrum Culture Through an exploration of the life of an ex-kimono salesman who has dedicated his life to emulating Jimmy Page, Mr. Jimmy is a unique look at what it means to pay tribute to the things you love. Sep 6, 2023 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews One has to admire Sakurai’s unwavering homage to Page for so many years – but the one unanswered question I have is – why? Rated: B Sep 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ruta R Loved it....total dedication to his art! Awe inspired. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/23 Full Review Mad H Fabulous biographical documentary on Jimmy Sakurai aka Mr. Jimmy who has spent decades dedicating himself to accurately performing as Jimmy Page. Sakurai is far from being an impersonator, however, and is in fact an extraordinarily gifted and talented musician who can perform and play any of Jimmy Page's music to utter perfection. Watching him precisely play the most complex of Page's riffs and solos will not only blow you away by Mr. Jimmy's playing - it will make you fully more appreciate the talents of Jimmy Page himself who originally composed all of this very complicated and beautiful music. Some consider Jimmy Page to be the greatest guitar player of all time and this documentary certainly supports that argument. This is not only about the guitar playing or music - Mr Jimmy actually looks like Jimmy Page and has all of Jimmy Page's idiosyncrasies as he plays. He also has created and uses Jimmy Page's guitars and wardrobe, also recreated precisely. If you are a fan of the Electric Guitar or Led Zeppelin or Rock and Roll or just music in general this is a must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Tim W As someone who personally has never listened to much Zeppelin before I was curious going into this movie. Seeing the determination and attention to detail that Mr. Jimmy has was truly a work of art! Throughly enjoyed this movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/23 Full Review Andrew B A bizarre but extremely interesting portrait of a man drawn to perfection at a niche but meaningful art: the complete death of his own ego and rebirth as the Robert Plant that existed at specific concerts and moments in time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/23 Full Review Chris Z I've seen Mr Sakurai many times live whether with Led Zepagain tribute band or with Jason Bonham and JBLZE and he's just what the critics say he is. Fantastic. Passion personified - and he brings so much joy and fun to the music of Led Zeppelin. How can you argue with Jimmy Page himself who gave Akio his seal of approval? A must-see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In snowbound Tokamachi, Japan, teenaged Akio Sakurai took refuge in his room, escaping to another world with a pair of headphones and a pile of Led Zeppelin records. Moving to Tokyo, Akio worked as a kimono salesman by day, but by night became "Mr. Jimmy," adopting the guitar chops and persona of Jimmy Page. For 35 years, Akio recreated vintage Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs, until the real Jimmy Page stopped by one night, and Akio's life changed forever. Inspired by Mr. Page's ovation, Akio quits his "salary man" job, leaving behind his family to move to Los Angeles and join "Led Zepagain." Soon cultures clash, and Akio's idyllic vision of America meets with reality.
Director
Peter Michael Dowd
Producer
Peter Michael Dowd
Distributor
Abramorama
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 25, 2024
Runtime
1h 52m