“More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story” (*** out of four) was a moving documentary about the late actor Pat Morita who overcame incredible health obstacles to start a career as a stand-up comic and action actor only to find his greatest success in “The Karate Kid” as karate mentor Mr. Miyagi but all of this was overcome by his battle with alcoholism which eventually killed him. An interesting look at an actor that few people knew behind his famous Miyagi persona and a devastating look at alcoholism and the effects it has on one’s family and career. Film features extensive interviews with Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and various members of Morita’s family.

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