The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
Acting
Morita's archive footage reveals layers no role ever captured.
Direction
Shanian lets the contradictions breathe, no easy answers.
Editing
Juxtaposes the warm icon with the wounded man flawlessly.
Director
Kayvon Derak Shanian
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