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EJs Warriors The Documentary

After turning his life around, Sensei EJ creates Warriors Karate Academy in the basement of Greater Glory Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. A summer school is created and the school quickly grows outside of the church and becomes involved in the community. After money struggles, location changes and other obstacles, including failing to make it to Nationals, the school fights back with a vengeance, overcoming every obstacle in their way. They go from a church basement to every news station and radio station in the city, on National Teams, and even fighting for the United States outside of the country.

  • Ellis Jennings Jr
    Director
  • Ellis Jennings Jr
    Producer
  • Ellis Jennings Jr
    Key Cast
    "Sensei EJ"
  • Destiny Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Destiny"
  • Elijah Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Elijah"
  • Emmanuel Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Emmanuel"
  • Marlon Paige Bruce
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Marlon"
  • Tommy Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Tommy"
  • Julian Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Warrior Julian"
  • Ellis Jennings III
    Key Cast
    "Warrior EJ"
  • Marvin Ekpenyong (DJ Marv Go Hard)
    Key Cast
    "Interviewer"
  • Andy Choi
    Key Cast
    "Coach/Master Andy"
  • Cheryl Murphy
    Key Cast
    "self /Senior Team Member USA Karate"
  • Marvin Ekpenyong (DJ Marv Go Hard)
    Videographer/Cinematograper
  • Fleux
    Original Music
    Greatness
  • Kashis Keyz
    Original Music
    Greatness
  • Marvin Ekpenyong (DJ Marv Go Hard)
    Original Music
    Greatness
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Other
  • Genres:
    documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 6, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Roshani International Film Festival
    Aurangabad, Maharashtra
    India
    July 16, 2021
    Award Winner
  • Liberty Film Awards

    May 31, 2021
    Best American Documentary
  • Global Monthly Online Film Competition

    May 8, 2021
    Best Feature
  • Creation International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    Best Feature Documentary
  • Miracle Makers International Film Festival

    July 12, 2021
    Finalist
  • Dubai Independent Film Festival

    July 25, 2021
    Finalist
  • Action on Film Megafest XVIII 2022

    July 12, 2022
    Finalist
  • Best Documentary Award

    April 29, 2021
    Finalist
  • Lonely Wolf :London International Film Festival

    December 14, 2021
    Semi-Finalist
  • Hong Kong Indie Film Festival

    May 29, 2021
    Semi-Finalist
  • Fighting Spirit Film Festival

    September 11, 2021
    Charity Screening
  • First Lift-off Sessions

    February 11, 2021
    Selection
  • Los Angeles Cinematic Film Festival 2021

    March 19, 2021
    Selection
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival 2021

    March 20, 2021
    Selection
  • Lift -Off Sessions 2021

    March 4, 2021
    Selection
  • World Premiere Film Award

    April 15, 2021
    Selection
  • Madras Independent Film Festival

    April 27, 2021
    Selection
  • Golden Harvest Film Festival 2021

    May 23, 2021
    Selection
  • Global Film Festival Awards

    December 30, 2021
    Selection
  • Serenity Screenings

    May 24, 2021
    selection
  • Queens Underground International Black & Brown Film Festival

    October 11, 2021
    Selection
  • MLC Awards

    July 16, 2021
    Selection
  • VONLINEFILMFEST

    June 12, 2021
    Selection
  • Iron DragonTV -ActionFest/IDTVFlixFest

    July 20, 2021
    Selection
  • Impact DOCS Awards

    January 24, 2022
    Selection
Distribution Information
  • Tubi
  • Plex
  • Xumo
  • ZuZu
  • FesthomeTV
  • PlayNowMedia
  • FilmHub
Director - Ellis Jennings Jr