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.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Casey

Alessandro Nivola

Sensei

Imogen Poots

Anna

Steve Terada

Thomas

David Zellner

Henry

Phillip Andre Botello

Kennith

Jason Burkey

Alex

M

Mike Brooks

Steve

C.J. Rush

Other Steve

Davey Johnson

Gun Store Owner

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