“We Become Like Mutants,” the latest short film in director Matthew Hickney’s “The Academy” series, is out now: https://youtu.be/5CknC69SL0M
Throwing back to 2017, “We Become Like Mutants” profiles Professional Jiu Jitsu fighter Rodrigo Gortari as he travels to Los Angeles to compete in the IBJJF Jiu Jitsu World Championships, sharing the mats with the Rey Diogo/Carlson Gracie team.
Original score by Narducci.
The Academy series features cinematic, non-fiction, short-films showcasing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu culture, technique, and history through the eyes of the people who live the lifestyle. From filmmaker and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Matthew Hickney.