

The film features archival interviews with Morita as well as new conversations with his many costars, including The Karate Kid’s Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, Happy Days’ Marion Ross and Henry Winkler, and fellow comics Larry Miller and Tommy Chong. In the new documentary More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story, director Kevin Derek explores the actor’s extraordinary life and varied career, from his childhood battle with spinal tuberculosis to his early days as a stand-up comedian to his later struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Miyagi, the Japanese-American comedian and actor spent decades breaking barriers on the big and small screen. Petersburg, FL 33701 Sunscreen Film Festival St. But long before Morita created one of the most indelible characters in film history with his portrayal of Mr. Kevin Derek and Evelyn Morita on ABC Morning Blend If you are in the Tampa Florida Area come and check out the LIVE SCREENING of More Than Miyagi- Followed by a Q&A Saturday, May 1 2:20pm - 3:50pm AMC Sundial, Theater 1 151 2nd Ave N, St. The docufilm will also feature Henry Winkler, James Hong, Sean Kanan, Marion ross, Esai Morales, Tommy Chong, Don Most, Anson Williams, and more.Fifteen years after his death at the age of 73, Pat Morita - star of The Karate Kid and honorary star of the Netflix hit Cobra Kai - remains a beloved Hollywood legend. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn’t mask.ĭirected by Kevin Derek, More than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story will include archival interviews featuring Morita along with new interviews with his co-stars including The Karate Kid co-stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove. The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Tracing his journey from being bed-bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Another name suggested was ‘The Hip Nip’, the name given to Morita by his manager. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. The title of this film.was originally Long Story Short: The Pat Morita Story this was based on Morita’s common use of the phrase ‘long story short’ in interviews. The Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. A film offering a fuller sense of the kind. RELATED: CS Interview: The Cast of Cobra Kai on Season 3 More Than Miyagi is available on demand now In the UK from Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and Vimeo. Not Rated Documentary Biography Director: Kevin Derek. He was known for his roles as Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi on Happy Days, Mr. More Than Myagi: The Pat Morita Story is available February 5 on. Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (J November 24, 2005) was a Japanese-American actor and comedian.

Pleasant until reality kicks you in the face with the crane technique which we all know, no can defend. You’ll find out things you didn’t know about this loveable man, and the trip down memory lane is pleasant. Check out the trailer in the player below! Miyagi is the character that made him an icon, now we examine this OSCAR nominated actor who brought him to life. More Than Myagi: The Pat Morita Story is worth watching. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an. The docufilm will arrive on VOD on February 5, 2021, and is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Starring Pat Morita, Henry Winkler, Ralph Macchio.

The official trailer for the upcoming documentary film titled More than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story has been released, giving fans an in-depth look at the life of the late actor-comedian before and after becoming the iconic Mr. Looking past its nostalgia and unhappy ending, More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story is kind of a time capsule of an era of North American showbiz, and the compromises and struggles that faced people because of their faces. More than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story Trailer Remembers the Life of an Icon
