Highly Recommended …a great film for almost any aged student & a must for colleges or universities that have a gerontology program, also a great choice for women's/gender studies programs. - Educational Media Reviews Online - Penn State

Redefine What It Means to Age

Octogenarian Fran Vall holds a 6th degree black belt in Judo and a 5th one in Naginata (Japanese sword fighting). In addition to mentoring at three martial arts clubs she still finds time to work as a ski and snowboard instructor and volunteer in her community. Guided by her Jewish faith and quest to never stop learning, Sensei Fran became proficient in all of these arts during her years in the Foreign Service, living in places such as Japan, Afghanistan and the Sudan.

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Praise

• Your discussion was enlightening and entertaining. . . . a fabulous evening as part of the festival. - Michele Susson, Adult, Culture and Judaic Department/Festival Organizer - Katz JCC

• Our programming committee and our audience love "Sensei Fran Kicks Ass" and can't wait to see more docs about amazing older women from you! - Saint Francis College Women’s Film Festival