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More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

20217.11h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kayvon Derak Shanian
Written by Oscar Alvarez, Kayvon Derak Shanian
Produced by Kelly Jackson, Kayvon Derak Shanian, Oscar Alvarez
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Top Cast

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Self / Various (archive footage)

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Self

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Self

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Self

William Zabka

William Zabka

Self

Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas

Self

James Hong

James Hong

Self

Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson

Self

Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan

Self

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Self

Themes & Keywords

biographyactorkarate kid

About More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story is a documentary film released in 2021 exploring themes of biography, actor, karate kid. Directed by Kayvon Derak Shanian, it stars Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove. 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.

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