April 22, 2026

Sam Firstenberg

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Prepare to Enter the Underground with the Definitive Director’s Cut for Sam Firstenberg’s AMERICAN SAMURAI! 34bfb6b62a4b60f3a04bb6c59ab5d80d

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Indie filmmaker Lyle Goodwin has been diligently reconstructing a definitive and final version of director Sam Firstenberg’s...
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AMERICAN SAMURAI: Brace Yourself for the Definitive Version of Director Sam Firstenberg’s Envisioned “Bloodsport with Blades!” 432536169_10159536482547155_8929586416186897435_n

AMERICAN SAMURAI: Brace Yourself for the Definitive Version of Director Sam Firstenberg’s Envisioned “Bloodsport with Blades!”

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THE MAKING OF AVENGING FORCE Streaming Event Premieres on January 29th with Live Q&A Featuring Director Sam Firstenberg!

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Book Review: Take a Stroll Down 80’s and 90’s Action Memory Lane with the Essential STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES!

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FOOT FIST FRIDAYS: Michael Dudikoff and Mike Stone Go Sword to Sword in the Climatic Face Off from AMERICAN NINJA 2: THE CONFRONTATION! MV5BNDdmOWExOGItNWExNy00NmExLTg0ZDEtNDExNzRiYTQ0NmNlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTE1OTQ3OTc@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,1503,1000_AL_

FOOT FIST FRIDAYS: Michael Dudikoff and Mike Stone Go Sword to Sword in the Climatic Face Off from AMERICAN NINJA 2: THE CONFRONTATION!

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EXCLUSIVE: Iconic Director Sam Firstenberg Returns and Talks STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES, 90’s Action and More! 30530416_10155262092502155_8695558098485510144_o

EXCLUSIVE: Iconic Director Sam Firstenberg Returns and Talks STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES, 90’s Action and More!

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STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES: The Must Have Book of the Glory Days of Action with Director Sam Firstenberg is Now Available!

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By: John M Jerva If you’re a product of 80’s and 90’s action cinema and most preferably...
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AMERICAN NINJA: Iconic Director Sam Firstenberg and Action Star Michael Dudikoff Relive the Epic Cannon Action Film in a Priceless BTS Video Interview!

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By: John M Jerva In 1985, the action film boom was full on with legendary names like...
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