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  • Mighty Joe Mui Animation
  • Short | 3 min | Animation, Short
Mighty Joe Mui Animation
Short | 3 min | Animation, Short
Presented by award-winning author, actor, and teacher Jeremy Durgana comes the inspiring book-to-film adaptation "Mighty Joe Mui." From his experience of living in China's poorest region to playing Division I soccer under the bright lights...See morePresented by award-winning author, actor, and teacher Jeremy Durgana comes the inspiring book-to-film adaptation "Mighty Joe Mui." From his experience of living in China's poorest region to playing Division I soccer under the bright lights of the NCAA, this dramatic animated short shares Joe Mui's compelling story of perseverance and tenacity. From a late introduction to English to an acceptance into Cornell University, "Mighty Joe Mui" reflects on how one's humble origins forged one of the greatest underdog sports stories yet to be told until now. This is the riveting story of how a boy from a destitute-stricken village ultimately crosses paths with prominent global figures. A bold reminder that life is filled with irony and full-circle moments. This awe-inspiring memoir not only offers insights for succeeding in school and business, but it also motivates readers to be the best version of themselves today. It's jaw-dropping. It's uplifting. It's eye-opening. It's fearless. It's real. It's the life and times of Joe Mui. Awards and Recognition: 2026 Tokyo Anime Award Festival Premiere (Tentative) 2025 International Impact Book Awards Winner for Best Inspirational Memoir and Best Autobiography For Overcoming Adversity. 2025 Purple Dragonfly Award Winner for Children's Literacy. 2024 NY Book Festival Runner-up for Best Autobiography. 2024 Hollywood Book Festival Honourable Mention in the category of Best Memoir. 5-Star Review For Readers' Favourite Book Reviews and Awards. Literacy Titan Book Award Winner. 2024 Eric Hoffer Silver Nominated Book. Amazon Best Seller (#4 - Soccer). Axiom Business Book Awards - Official Selection. "Joe was a half-century ahead of the social awareness we are in now." W. Buckley Briggs Former Vice President of Labor Arbitration and Litigation, National Football League Retired Adjunct Professor of Sports Law, Cornell Law School and Penn Carey Law School Ex-Cornell Football Color Announcer, WHCU Radio and ESPN+. "Joey was a great collegiate soccer player. He was tough as nails, being the smallest guy on the field. He was highly competitive. Just a great guy and a great human being." Bruce Arena Five-Time MLS Cup Champion Head Coach Former Head Coach of the United States Men's National Soccer Team. "The story of the life and times of Joe Mui, a larger-than-life champion sportsman, is long overdue. We can all learn many life lessons from his journey." Dr. Andy Curtis Professor, City University of Macau and Anaheim University Former President of the TESOL International Association. Written by Durgana Media Inc. See less
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Updated Nov 4, 2025
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