Heath Cozens
Doglegs
Nippon Visions ½
Despite his suffering from cerebral palsy, Shintaro has been a pro wrestler for twenty years. Now he wants to end his career with one final match against his mentor and nemesis, the able-bodied “Antithesis” Kitajima. DOGLEGS might at first seem disturbing, with its images of able-bodied men beating up opponents with severe disabilities, but it also offers a glimpse into a world where these categories are transcended.
Japan, USA 2015
89 minutes
Director
Heath Cozens
Cinematography
Heath Cozens
Production
Storybox Films, Noka Films
World sales
Heath Cozens
About Heath Cozens
Heath Cozens is a journalist, cinematographer and filmmaker. Raised in New Zealand, he spent 18 years in Japan, where he worked on broadcast news, documentaries, and commercial films. He now lives in New York, where he continues his work.