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"More Than Miyagi" TODAY Show with Director: Kevin Derek

CBS - Great Day LIVE with Director Kevin Derek "More Than Miyagi" Pat Morita Story

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Morning Blend with Director Kevin Derek and Evelyn Morita "MORE THAN MIYAGI" Pat Morita Story

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Tony Cabrera from ABC 7

The Real Mr. Miyagi folds 5,000 origami cranes to symbolize healing

Los Angeles Times

Moviemaker looking to sweep the board

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Interview with Kevin Derek

Kevin Derek discovered two great passions from an early age; film making and martial arts

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166 DOCUMENTARY FEATURES SUBMITTED FOR 2

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Now On NETFLIX WORLDWIDE

In 38 Countries

"TRAVEL BAN"

ON THE LIST FOR 2018 OSCAR RACE

Payam Ashena International Magazine

Interview with Kevin Derek

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Cinequest Audience Award Best Documentary

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Empty Hand: The Real Karate Kids

Now on Amazon Prime

Cinequest - Audience Award Best Documentary

Ralph Macchio, Esai Morales, Henry Winkler and Tommy Chong

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Interview with Kevin Derek

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L.A. TIMES REVIEW

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Events will honor karate master with ‘Karate Kid’ connections, famous students

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FILM COVERAGE

Daily Beast Review

A new documentary looks back at Demura’s astonishing, influential life.

Tae Kwon Do Lfe Magazine - Film Review

The Real Miyagi is masterful storytelling that has something for everyone.

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Dolph Lundgren and Steven Seagal

FILM REVIEW

I highly recommend this film to anyone interested in martial arts or martial arts movies.

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Black Belt Magazine

Film Coverage

Budo International

Interview with Kevin Derek

Black Belt Magazine

Interview With Kevin Derek

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Rafu Shimpo L.A. Daily News

INTO THE NEXT STAGE: ‘PERSONA NON GRATA,’ ‘MIYAGI’ RELAY STORIES OF 2 JAPANESE MEN

World Premiere of Empty Hand

Martial Arts Guardian

Exclusive interview with Fumio Demura and Kevin Derek

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Selling The Real Miyagi

Interview with Kevin Derek

Accepting the Best Documentary Award

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Interview with Kevin Derek

Film Review

The Real Miyagi (SAAFF 2016)

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Film Review

The Real Miyagi at Winter Film Fest Awards

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Film Article "The Trap"

Film Review "The Trap"

Fantasia Film Festival

Canada Premier of the Real Miyagi

Fantasia Film Festival

Canada Premier of the Real Miyagi

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