Stylebender

Florida Premiere. 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.” Zoe McIntosh traces Adesanya’s UFC career starting with his 2019 middleweight title win. In the process, she unwraps a fascinating portrait of the modern athlete, charismatic and complex in equal measure. Both MMA 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 in athletics.

Film Screenings

April 6 @ 8:00 pm

Regal Hollywood – screen #3

Details

  • Country:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Runtime:
    102 minutes
  • Year:
    2023

Credits

  • Director:
    Zoe McIntosh
  • Screenwriter:
    Brendan Donovan, Zoe McIntosh, Tom Blackwell
  • Producer:
    Fraser Brown, Leela Menon, Tom Blackwell
  • Cast:
    Israel Adesanya
  • Cinematographer:
    Jacob Bryant, Ian McCarroll , Gareth Moon, Jeff Sainlar, Tammy Williams
  • Editor:
    Peter Roberts

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