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The Art of Self-Defense

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.

Starring:

Jesse Eisenberg , Alessandro Nivola , Imogen Poots , Steve Terada , Phillip Andre Botello , Caroline Amiguet , Apollo Bacala , Hauke Bahr , Jason Burkey , Justin Eaton , Dallas Edwards , Will Ellis Jr. , Josh Fadem , John French , Darren Gaebel

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Comedy, Drama, Sport, Thriller

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