The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.

The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.

Living in Fear is a poignant exploration of the human spirit amidst the shadows of prejudice and trauma, told through the eyes of a 15-year-old boy navigating the aftermath of 9/11.