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Stylebender

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Stylebender is an intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born New Zealand based MMA champion, which goes beyond the octagon and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring Adesanya's experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the film is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial figure known as 'The Last Stylebender.'
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Christopher Reive New Zealand Herald The clear focus is on the character, and the narratives of growth, navigating success, and exploring masculinity are presented with captivating cinematic flair. Aug 21, 2024 Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Izzy has a disarming confidence that brings an interesting energy to hyper masculine spaces like MMA. Through a five year journey, we explore the triumphs, healing and vulnerability of a carefully built public persona. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Going beyond the octagon, the documentary on Israel Adesanya paints a vivid, intimate portrait of 'The Last Stylebender.' It's a moving exploration of the champion's journey, touching on vulnerability, inner demons, and personal growth. A must watch. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ This is an absorbing, engaging and extremely likeable film about a man who deserves exactly that. Rated: 4/5 Sep 28, 2023 Full Review Liam Maguren Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Stylebender tells a good story about a fighter becoming a champion but it’s a downright fantastic film about a man reconciling with his internal rage - anger turns into fuel, then becomes an addiction, but always takes a mental toll Sep 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Zoe McIntosh

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Israel Adesanya

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Zoe McIntosh

Writer

Tom Blackwell

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Tom Blackwell

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Fraser Brown

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Synopsis Stylebender is an intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born New Zealand based MMA champion, which goes beyond the octagon and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring Adesanya's experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the film is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial figure known as 'The Last Stylebender.'
Director
Zoe McIntosh
Producer
Tom Blackwell, Fraser Brown, Leela Menon
Screenwriter
Zoe McIntosh, Tom Blackwell, Zoe McIntosh, Tom Blackwell, Brendan Donovan
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 24, 2024
Runtime
1h 42m
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