Sensei Fran Kicks Ass

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. Fran’s story will be the first in a series exploring and celebrating healthy aging. Watch the trailer.

Individuals - purchase a DVD or rent it on Vimeo for personal home use.

Institutions - Use the contact link to be notified when it is available through our distributor Docuseek, or to arrange a screening for your organization..

Upcoming Screenings:

Maryland International Film Festival: March 26 - March 28, 2021

Artemis Women in Action Film Festival: April 22 - 25, 2021

Praise

• Highly recommended . . . a great film for almost any aged student and 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

• 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