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The Real Miyagi

2015

This documentary profiles Fumio Demura, the legendary karate master who inspired the Mr. Miyagi character and shaped a generation of martial artists. A tribute to a quiet giant of the art.

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Part of 7 Essential Films from Panama

This film is stop 7 of 7 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Panama. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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