The Uphill Battle is the eye-opening story about Karate with special reference to challenges facing the sport in Canada.
The Uphill Battle is an award-winning documentary about Karate in Canada. It was produced by Invision Pro and directed by Maria Morgunova.
About The Uphill Battle
Canadian karate exists because of the dedication and enthusiasm of senseis, coaches, judges, athletes, and parents. Prior to 2017, talented athletes faced hardships caused by underfunding, stringent rules, and a lack of understanding.
We desperately needed to understand why it was so difficult to succeed in karate in Ontario. Those questions are answered in The Uphill Battle. The award-winning documentary introduces a variety of experts, including respected instructors, elite athletes, referees, and judges, as they share experiences and secrets to success. Most importantly, all of these experts experienced their personal “uphill battle.”
The film is the only known research in the field of karate in Canada.
According to Dojos.ca, in 2016 there were 932 martial arts schools operating in 105 Ontario cities. However, many of those clubs are not registered, so it’s not known how many new clubs were opened and when or where they operate.
Learning About Karate Through The Uphill Battle
The documentary is informative–ideal viewing for anyone interested in Karate. The film offers details on a variety of topics, including how champions are created and the benefits and uniqueness of karate. The documentary’s target audience includes sports scientists, college and university-level students, gym teachers, athletes, healthy lifestyle experts and instructors, coaches, sports-loving teenagers, and Karate officials at all levels.
This documentary is also for parents who are interested in learning about Karate as an avenue for children to develop winning life-skills, improve confidence, and learn how to think for themselves. And it’s also for politicians who are interested in promoting Canadian Olympic champions.
An Award-Winning Documentary
The film won ALTFF Best Documentary in Canada (Spring 2017) and Documentary Without Borders in the USA (Fall 2017). It’s also a finalist in the NOLLYWOOD Festival in Canada. The Uphill Battle” is currently under pre-selection by other Canadian film festivals (2018).
Where to Watch and Buy The Uphill Battle
You’ll find The Uphill Battle on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca or Amazon.uk. (It’s available free of charge for Amazon Prime customers.) You can also order the film in DVD or BRD format here.
Canadian libraries can order the documentary from Library Bound. It can also be purchased at the Canadian Film Centre. (For those in the Vancouver BC area, go to this site.)
Watch the trailer here.
About The Filmmaker, Maria Morgunova
Courtesy: Twitter
Director Maria Morgunova’s background includes 10 years of experience in journalism, and the film-video industry as a videographer, short-story producer, journalist, film editor, and director of many TV shows. Maria earned an M.A. and has developed successful stories and programs for broadcast television, PR companies, and the corporate world.
About INVISION PRO
Independent Vision and Production is a media company located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. INVISION PRO produces quality documentaries, B2B marketing videos, short stories, and music videos.
