Judoka

19m
Documentary
8

The unusual short story of a Canadian Judoka Doug Rogers, who developed, in Japan, a talent for Judo that led him into competition for the world championships at the Tokyo Olympics and subsequent competition at the Pan American Games. The short film shows the intensive training he took at a Tokyo college as well as glimpses of his life in Japan while studying with legendary Judoka Kimura Sensei.

Cast

Doug Rogers
Self

Crew

Josef Reeve
Director, Writer
Michael McKennirey
Editor
Ron Alexander
Director of Photography
Jean Roy
Director of Photography
Toku Kariya
Camera Operator
Akira Mimuro
Sound

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