It’s a wonderfully entertaining and revealing watch, shedding new light on a man who, rightly so, is much more than Miyagi. Fellow talent such as Jerry Weintraub, Henry Winkler and Tommy Chong shed new light on what it was like to be a colleague and friend, and family members such as widow Evelyn Morita reflect on the more private, intimate and unseen moments that add great depth and humanity to the story. Miyagi that influences the Cobra Kai TV series. Faces include The Karate Kid co-stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove who link the power of Morita’s Mr. There is real respect and passion on screen for Pat Morita, and it will eclipse expectations of just being a mish-mash of old interviews and footage.Ĭo-stars and collaborators from both past and present are featured to share their stories and views. We have in-depth interviews from a wealth of talent from Hollywood and beyond, mixed with personal home video of the Morita family, media interviews and clips from TV and film. No over-the-top cuts or edits, no radical use of effects or soundtracks. Writer, editor and director Kevin Derek approaches this with a true sense of what makes a solid documentary. This documentary looks back on his childhood, his rise as an American star, his family life and his secret battle with addition in never-bef0re-seen candid and eye-opening ways. Noriyuki “Pat” Morita is known by millions as simply Mr Miyagi, his cult character from The Karate Kid series. More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story, 2021.įeaturing Pat Morita, Evelyn Guerrero, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Henry Winkler, James Hong, Ron Thomas and Julia Nickson.
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