Stylebender
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An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born New Zealand based MMA champion, which goes beyond the ring and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring themes of masculinity, bullying and even the healing power of dance, this documentary is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial person known as 'The Last Stylebender.'
Status: Released
Released Date: 2023-06-11
Runtime: 102 mins
Director: Zoe McIntosh
Writer: Brendan Donovan, Tom Blackwell, Zoe McIntosh
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Stylebender
Production Companies: FluroBlack
Production Countries: New Zealand
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