The Art of Self-Defense

Overview

Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

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Director

Riley Stearns

Director

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Casey

Alessandro Nivola

Sensei

Imogen Poots

Anna

Steve Terada

Thomas

David Zellner

Henry

Phillip Andre Botello

Kennith

Jason Burkey

Alex

Mike Brooks

Steve

C.J. Rush

Other Steve

Davey Johnson

Gun Store Owner

Hauke Bahr

Grant

Katherine Martin

Bakery Woman

Cameron Murphy

New White Belt

Nicholas Hulstine

Pickup Truck Driver

Lena Friedrich

French Girl

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