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Cleveland Native Kitao Sakurai Directs New 'Street Fighter' Film

Original: Cleveland native Kitao Sakurai brings 'Street Fighter' to theaters as director

Kitao Sakurai, a filmmaker born in Cleveland and raised in the Akron area, is directing the new 'Street Fighter' movie, which is now playing in theaters. Local Ohio media highlighted his journey from northeast Ohio to helming a major video game adaptation, noting the milestone for the region's film community.

Why now: The release of the 'Street Fighter' film in theaters, with local pride in the director's Ohio roots, is driving attention.

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