The film centers on Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), who is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself.
The Art of Self-Defense had its world premiere last March at the 2019 South by Southwest Film Festival.
Bleecker Street has released the official trailer for their upcoming dark comedy The Art of Self-Defense, highlighting how Jesse Eisenberg’s Casey becomes obsessed with learning karate and puts his full trust in his mysterious sensei.
Eisenberg notable film credits include: Adventureland, The Social Network, Now You See Me, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.