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
Little Miss Sumo
Female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori confronts obstacles both inside and outside the ring in an attempt to change Japan’s oldest sport forever.
A 20 minute award winning short documentary produced by Walks of Life Films. LITTLE MISS SUMO won several festival awards, was shortlisted for a Grierson and acquired by Netflix. It is now available in 30 languages in 190 countries to watch here.
It has been screened in schools, youth groups and universities in England, New Zealand, Japan and America. Feel free to download the study guide below to host an educational screening.