{
  "id": 4633439,
  "title": "Sumo Documentary Director Reflects on Journey to Venice Film Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/sumo-documentary-director-reflects-on-journey-to-venice-film-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Forward",
    "slug": "japan-forward",
    "url": "https://japan-forward.com/erik-shirai-espn-sumo-documentary-strength-wrestlers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The film SUMO follows wrestlers including yokozuna Terunofuji through Japan's ancient sport, revealing hidden strength beyond size and spectacle. The post Sumo Documentary Director Reflects on Journey to Venice Film Festival first appeared on JAPAN Forward .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}