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 Adesanya's experiences of

masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the film is a poignant examination of the complex, electrifying and sometimes controversial figure known as "The Last Stylebender."

STYLEBENDER
Directed by
ZOE MCINTOSH
Starring
ISRAEL ADESANYA
EUGENE BAREMAN
Produced by
FRASER BROWN
LEELA MENON
TOM BLACKWELL
Written by
ZOE MCINTOSH
TOM BLACKWELL
BRENDAN DONOVAN
Production Status
Completed

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 Adesanya's experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the film is a poignant examination of the complex, electrifying and sometimes controversial figure known as "The Last Stylebender."

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 Adesanya's experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the film is a poignant examination of the complex, electrifying and sometimes controversial figure known as "The Last Stylebender."

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