The art of self-defense
(DVD)
Contributors
Kortschak, Andrew, 1990- film producer.
Kortschak, Walter, 1959- film producer.
Nivola, Alessandro, actor.
Poots, Imogen, 1989- actor.
Bleecker Street (Firm), presenter.
Kortschak, Walter, 1959- film producer.
Nivola, Alessandro, actor.
Poots, Imogen, 1989- actor.
Bleecker Street (Firm), presenter.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Luray City Library - CKLS Rotating Books | Vid ART | On Shelf |
Phillipsburg City Library | DVD ART OF SELF-DEFENSE, THE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Comedy films.
Crime films.
DVD-Video discs.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Karate -- Training -- Drama.
Karate teachers -- Drama.
Manipulative behavior -- Drama.
Martial arts films.
Masculinity -- Drama.
Murder -- Drama.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Crime films.
DVD-Video discs.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Karate -- Training -- Drama.
Karate teachers -- Drama.
Manipulative behavior -- Drama.
Martial arts films.
Masculinity -- Drama.
Murder -- Drama.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
191329092033
Notes
General Note
Widescreen.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.
General Note
Bonus materials: An important message from Sensei; cast and crew interviews.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Heather McIntosh ; editor, Sarah Beth Shapiro ; director of photography, Michael Ragen.
Participants/Performers
Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, Phillip Andre Botello.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA Rating: R; for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
System Details
DVD, region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; described video; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; DVS Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kortschak, A., Kortschak, W., Nivola, A., & Poots, I. (2019). The art of self-defense . Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrew Kortschak et al.. 2019. The Art of Self-defense. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrew Kortschak et al.. The Art of Self-defense Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kortschak, Andrew, Walter Kortschak, Alessandro Nivola, and Imogen Poots. The Art of Self-defense Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2019.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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