John G. Avildsen News


John G. Avildsen News

I have a six year old little boy that thinks its fun to punch and kick and make karate sounding noises. He thinks its so cool that he does not care who he tries to hit or where on their... ... Full Article

The Power of One , directed by John G. Avildsen, is a controversial film about apartheid in South Africa. The movie explores racial and political barriers that drown the country through the eyes of an English boy named PK. ... Full Article

This director's most successful work spotlighted the triumph of the underdog and demonstrated a keen skill at manipulating audience emotion. John G Avildsen is perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning direction of "Rocky" (1976) and the similar "The Karate Kid"... ... Full Article