Official Trailer for Doc 'Stylebender' on MMA Champ Israel Adesanya Trailer Release Date: August 12, 2024 Source: YouTube "I remind myself I'm
Official Trailer for Doc ‘Stylebender’ on MMA Champ Israel Adesanya
Trailer Release Date: August 12, 2024
Source: YouTube
"I remind myself I’m human. I’m able to just go forth in my life." Gravitas has revealed an official US trailer for a documentary film titled Stylebender, from New Zealand director Zoe McIntosh. This first premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival last year, and opened in New Zealand already a year ago. Now it’s arriving on VOD in the US to watch.
Stylebender: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Triumph
Stylebender is about the world champion acclaimed fighter Israel Adesanya – a Nigerian-New Zealand professional MMA, kickboxer, and former boxer. He currently fights in the UFC’s Middleweight division, which is where most will recognize him. Following Adesanya’s early life, upbringing, and his decision to pursue mixed martial arts professionally. It’s about "a boy fighting to become the man he was destined to be. Will he find something to fight for, or will he become what he hates the most?"
A Document that Breaks Through Tough Guy Fighter Clichés
Tribeca adds: "UFC fanatics and those who have never seen a match will find Adesanya’s journey toward greatness captivating, engrossing, and illustrative of the larger-than-life personality you need to succeed." This looks like a properly inspiring and uplifting doc that breaks right through the tough guy fighter cliche.
Official Trailers and Poster
Here’s the official trailers (+ new poster) for Zoë McIntosh’s doc Stylebender, direct from YouTube:
Filmmaker and Production Details
Stylebender is an intimate look at former world champion Israel Adesanya – the Nigerian born, New Zealand based MMA competitor, 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."
Stylebender is directed by Kiwi filmmaker Zoë McIntosh, of the films Lost in Wonderland and The Deadly Ponies Gang, episodes of "Dark Tourist", plus many music videos & short films previously. Produced by Tom Blackwell, Fraser Brown, Leela Menon. This initially premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival last year and opened in NZ in August 2023. Gravitas will release McIntosh’s Stylebender direct-to-VOD in the US starting September 24th, 2024 this fall. Any good? Want to watch?
FAQs
Q: What is the genre of the documentary?
A: Stylebender is a documentary film that showcases the life and career of Israel Adesanya, a professional MMA fighter.
Q: Who directed the documentary?
A: The documentary was directed by Zoë McIntosh, a Kiwi filmmaker known for her work on films, music videos, and short films.
Q: When will the documentary be available for streaming?
A: Stylebender will be released direct-to-VOD in the US starting September 24th, 2024.
Q: Who produced the documentary?
A: The documentary was produced by Tom Blackwell, Fraser Brown, and Leela Menon.
Conclusion:
Stylebender is an inspirational and uplifting documentary that explores the life of MMA fighter Israel Adesanya. With its intimate look at the complexities of Adesanya’s personality and experiences, the film is a must-watch for fans of the sport and those looking for a compelling story of self-discovery and triumph.
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