Follow Black Belt Josette D. Normandeau through six spectacular episodes as she travels the planet to seek out and train with the world’s greatest martial arts masters. Josette sets out to uncover the history and culture that shaped these six martial arts: Aikido in Japan, Savate in France, Capoeira in Brazil, Karate in Okinawa, Muay Thai in Thailand and Kalaripayattu in India.
Co-production
Quebec / Ontario (Ideacom International/ Creative Anarchy)
Distinctions
Awards
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Prix Gémeaux 2004
– Best Editing – Documentary, Public Affairs, Journalism, Biography, Series
– Best Sound – Documentary, Public Affairs, Journalism, Biography
Official Selection
Banff Television Festival – Banff Rocky Award 2004
– Best Sports Program
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television – Prix Gémeaux 2004
– Best Sound – Information/Documentary Program or Series
– Best Host or Interviewer – Sports Program or Sportscast
Broadcasters
The Team
Producers
Jacques Nadeau
Josette D. Normandeau (Québec)
Bob Sandler (Ontario)
Scriptwriters
Jean-François Lepage
Josette D. Normandeau
Director
Harvey Crossland
Editors
Peter Elliott
Michel Dupras
Abhish S. Birla
Director of Photography
Michael Wees
Original Music
Vincent Letellier
Category
Documentary – History & Adventure
Format
Serie 6×52’
Language
English, French
Shooting Format
Digital Beta 16 x 9, NTSC & PAL
Delivery Support
Digital Beta 16 x 9, NTSC & PAL
Copyright: 2004