Written and Directed by: Alexandre Rockwell Starring: Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell, Will Patton, Karyn Parsons, Jabari Watkins, ML Josepher Synopsis: In New Bedford Massachusetts, a dysfunctional family portrayed in all shades of black-and-white, lead forgotten lives. One eventful summer, in an act of liberation, the kids Billie and Nico set off on their own adventure into the fantastic and poetic world of childhood, unseen by the adults around them. Official Selection at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival (World Premiere) and Tribeca Film Festival this June 16, 2021. Banned from competing professionally, female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori will have to retire at the age of 21. Fighting tradition, Hiyori embarks on a remarkable journey, confronting obstacles both inside and outside the ring in an attempt to help change Japan's national sport forever. Watch Little Miss Sumo, only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81110394 A female sumo wrestler fights against tradition and stigma to win her place in the ring. Explore the LFF programme: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI Hiyori Kon, 22, is an amateur sumo wrestling champion in Japan where women are still barred from competing professionally.
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