More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021•1h 30m•7.1•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Kayvon Derak Shanian
Writer
Oscar Alvarez, Kayvon Derak Shanian
Languages
English
Studio
Love Project Films
Cast
Pat Morita
Self / Various (archive footage)
Ralph Macchio
Self
Martin Kove
Self
Esai Morales
Self
William Zabka
Self
Ron Thomas
Self
James Hong
Self
Julia Nickson
Self
Sean Kanan
Self
Henry Winkler
Self
Marion Ross
Self
Larry Miller
Self
Simon Rex
Self
Efren Ramirez
Self
Tommy Chong
Self
Production
Company
Love Project Films
Producer
Kelly Jackson
Producer
Kayvon Derak Shanian
Producer
Oscar Alvarez
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