HD
The Giants
- Actor: Konishiki, Tarô Akebono, Musashimaru
- Country:
- Director: J. Lalonde
IMDB Rating
8
Three-part documentary chronicling the rise of Hawaiians/Samoans Konishki, Akebono and Musashimaru to the top two ranks of ozeki and yokozuna in the world of sumo wrestling in Japan.
We follow the epic lives of sumo legends who made it from humble beginnings in Hawaii, to becoming the first foreigners to rise to the highest ranks in sumo. Starting with Takamiyama who paved the path for Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru who soon followed and ignited sumo fandom around the world. As diplomats for the sport and Japanese culture, these 600 pound outsiders share their hero’s journey from a small Hawaiian village, to having God-like adulation from fans across the world.
We follow the epic lives of sumo legends who made it from humble beginnings in Hawaii, to becoming the first foreigners to rise to the highest ranks in sumo. Starting with Takamiyama who paved the path for Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru who soon followed and ignited sumo fandom around the world. As diplomats for the sport and Japanese culture, these 600 pound outsiders share their hero’s journey from a small Hawaiian village, to having God-like adulation from fans across the world.
You may also like!
Comments The Giants