The art of self-defense [videorecording] / Bleecker Street presentation of an End Cue production ; produced by Cody Ryder, Andrew Kortschak, Stephanie Whonsetler, Walter Kortschak ; written and directed by Riley Stearns.
After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
General Note: | Bonus materials: Message from Sensei; Interviews. Title from container. Widescreen (1.85:1). |
Participant or Performer Note: | Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, Phillip Andre Botello. |
Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. Ontario Film Rating: 14A. MPAA rating: R, for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. |
System Details Note: | DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
Language Note: | English dialogue; English, Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). Described video for the blind and visually impaired. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Karate teachers > Fiction. Karate > Fiction. Karate > Training > Fiction. Masculinity > Fiction. Men > Psychological aspects > Fiction. Self-defense > Fiction. Violence > Fiction. |
Genre: | Comedy films. Feature films. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Lakeshore Branch | DVD Art | 31681010174720 | DVD | Available | - |