Indie Wire Lists Mr. Jimmy on "Where to Watch"

KQRS Morning Show Mentions Mr. Jimmy

We talk with Peter Michael Dowd, director-producer-editor of new Jimmy Page-inspired documentary MR. JIMMY, in theaters now!

New York Times: ‘Mr. Jimmy’ Review: Trying for That Perfect Page Re-Creation

Akio Sakurai is obsessed with sounding exactly like the Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. This documentary plumbs the depths of his devotion.

The Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page is the envy of guitar players, and nonplayers, the world over. Mike D of the Beastie Boys expressed the wishful thinking of many when he boasted in a rap, “If I played guitar I’d be Jimmy Page.”

The Guardian Reviews "Mr. Jimmy"

In fascinating new documentary Mr. Jimmy, the intricate and obsessive performances of Akio Sakurai showcase an unusual and ultimately moving talent

Japanese salesman becomes obsessed with memorizing and recreating every flared trouser and fast-fingered movement of virtuoso Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Eventually he reaches his fifties and leaves behind his job, country, and family in order to pursue his passion in Los Angeles, where his beloved icon played a few unforgettable nights in the late 60s.

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Mr. Jimmy centers on Akio Sakurai, a lifelong Jimmy Page enthusiast. He attempts to emulate Page’s musicianship, concert swagger and clothing from various concerts. Sakurai’s attention and demand for detail can be frustrating to the artisans and musicians who work with him, but his passion is inspiring.