Stylebender (film)

Stylebender is a 2023 New Zealand documentary film, focusing on the life of Nigerian and New Zealand professional mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya.

The film follows Adesanya's early life, upbringing, and his decision to pursue mixed martial arts professionally.

[3] Adesanya was inspired to create the film documenting his life, to combat ideas of toxic masculinity.

[4] The film debuted at the Tribeca Festival on 11 June 2023,[5] which Adesanya attended in person.

[7] The film received a wide release in New Zealand cinemas on 28 September.