Synopsis
The Art of Self-Defense (2019) After he's attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of fraternity, brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor. ??Bleecker Street

Awards: 5 nominations
Worldwide Gross: $2,414,269
Soundtrack: Can You Hear Me Now? (Performed by Donald McMichael)


Riley Stearns
Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots
2019-07-19 (United States)
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