Private Project

MORE THAN MIYAGI

The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

  • Kevin Derek
    Director
  • Kevin Derek
    Writer
  • Oscar Alvarez
    Producer
  • Kelly Jackson
    Producer
  • Evelyn Guerrero Morita
    Producer
  • Cindy and Greg Lai
    Producer
  • Byrad Yyelland
    Producer
  • Ralph Macchio
    Key Cast
  • Henry Winkler
    Key Cast
  • Martin Kove
    Key Cast
  • William Zabka
    Key Cast
  • Esai Morales
    Key Cast
  • James Hong
    Key Cast
  • Tommy Chong
    Key Cast
  • Marion Ross
    Key Cast
  • Efren Ramirez
    Key Cast
  • Sean Kanan
    Key Cast
  • Simon Rex
    Key Cast
  • Don Most
    Key Cast
  • Anson Williams
    Key Cast
  • Robert Mark Kamen
    Key Cast
  • Elizabeth Sung
    Key Cast
  • Wyland
    Key Cast
  • Julia Nickson
    Key Cast
  • Pat Morita
    Key Cast
  • Kevin Derek
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 29 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:78:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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Director - Kevin Derek