"The Japanese Kimono Salesman: A Documentary on the Life of 'Mr. Jimmy' Page"

"Mr. Jimmy" is a documentary that follows Akio "Jimmy" Sakurai, a Japanese guitarist and devoted fan of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin. Sakurai has spent years meticulously replicating Page's look and sound, even going as far as having his costumes and guitar pickups custom-made to match the originals. After catching the attention of Page himself, Sakurai moves to Los Angeles and joins the tribute band Led Zepagain. The film explores Sakurai's quest for authenticity and his struggle to balance his dedication to recreating Led Zeppelin's music with the expectations of audiences and bandmates. As the classic rock era comes to an end, Sakurai's devotion to honoring the music of Led Zeppelin takes on a new significance.
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