Independent Lens
Season 5 Episode 27 - Sumo East and West
6.5 ?
1999
Documentary
In recent years, the ancient art of sumo has witnessed the rise of an increasing number of foreigners to the top of its professional ranks. From Hawaii to Atlantic City, the experiences of American wrestlers provide an entertaining glimpse at the past, present and future of sumo, revealing how this former bastion of Japanese tradition is grappling with globalizing Western forces.
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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23
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27
Sumo East and West
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