About this release
STYLEBENDER is an intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion, which goes beyond the octagon and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring Israel’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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Disc 1
DVD
Stylebender (2023)
102 min
Documentary
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.'
Credits
Director
Zoe McIntosh
Writer
Brendan Donovan
Tom Blackwell
Zoe McIntosh
Cast
Israel Adesanya
Cinematographer
Ian McCarroll
Gareth Moon
Jacob Bryant
Jeff Sainlar
Tammy Williams
Editor
Peter Roberts
Producer
Fraser Brown
Leela Menon
Tom Blackwell
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026