Sit

Short / Documentary
USA, 2016, 12 min

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Dad is a Buddhist monk who sits in mindful meditation every day, while mom sews to access her zazen. They've raised their children without any expectations. But are the kids alright? Filmmaker-daughter Yoko Okumura documents the effects of Zen Buddhism on her brother's maturation and motivation as he shifts from a life of lazy video gaming to gaining the courage to follow his own path. (Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival)

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