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Taking viewers from Hawaii to Japan to Los Angeles, the film profiles some of the most prominent non-Japanese sumo wrestlers.
April 2008 (check local listings)
Steeped in the sanctity of Japanese tradition stretching back
thousands of years, sumo has recently seen an increasing number of
foreigners making their mark on the sumo scene. Taking viewers from
Hawaii to Japan to Los Angeles, the film profiles some of the most
prominent American wrestlers. This fascinating glimpse of the past,
present and future of sumo illustrates the intersection of cultures
as the hallowed sport grapples with the forces of
internationalization. Produced by Ferne Pearlstein and Robert
Edwards. Co-presentation with NAATA and PIC. Originally broadcast
as part of PBS' INDEPENDENT LENS series.
