Stylebender
Synopsis
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.'
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoe McIntosh
- Screenplay & Story
- Brendan Donovan, Tom Blackwell, Zoe McIntosh
- Original Title
- Stylebender
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- FluroBlack
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoe McIntosh
Brendan Donovan, Tom Blackwell, Zoe McIntosh
Ian McCarroll, Gareth Moon, Jacob Bryant, Jeff Sainlar, Tammy Williams
Peter Roberts
Fraser Brown, Leela Menon, Tom Blackwell
Department Leadership Roster
Fraser Brown
Producer
Leela Menon
Producer
Peter Roberts
Editor
Zoe McIntosh
Director
Brendan Donovan
Writer
Tom Blackwell
Writer
Zoe McIntosh
Writer
Tom Blackwell
Producer
Ian McCarroll
Director of Photography
Gareth Moon
Director of Photography
Jacob Bryant
Director of Photography
Jeff Sainlar
Director of Photography
Tammy Williams
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stylebender
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What is Stylebender about?
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.'
Who directed Stylebender?
Stylebender was directed by Zoe McIntosh.
Who stars in Stylebender?
The principal cast of Stylebender includes Israel Adesanya.
When was Stylebender released and how long is it?
Stylebender was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.