White Belt

White Belt

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Release Date

10/16/2026

Runtime

113 mins

Overview

Set in present-day Los Angeles, this Dramedy follows Rick Dale as he pursues his passion of becoming a writer. When a new student Tay comes in and upsets the balance of the predominately male Jiu Jitsu gym, Rick does everything in his power to try and scare her away. In the end, his hand is forced when he realizes she is an esteemed author he happens to love. In exchange for training, Rick bargains for Tay's tutelage and expertise in the world of prose. Tay makes Rick ultimately realize that he is irrevocably bad at writing and has been shucking his true calling and responsibility of being the Jiu Jitsu champion that he is.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A lighthearted dramedy about a jiu jitsu instructor chasing a dream that isn't really his, who gets a much-needed reality check from an unlikely mentor. It's equal parts funny and warm, grounded in the everyday chaos of a gym and the messy work of figuring out who you actually are.

Mood

BittersweetPlayfulHopeful

Themes

IdentityArt and creationFriendship

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Steady

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Linear

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