Bending Steel
(2019, original release: 2013)

Nonfiction

eVideo

Provider: Kanopy

Details

PUBLISHED
Film Movement, 2013
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (streaming video file) (93 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

ISBN/ISSN
6324717
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Title from title frames

An intimate documentary that examines the mental and physical battle of inspiring old-world strongman Chris Shoeck. Facing a lifetime of addiction and suffering, Shoeck channels this pain into the extraordinary feat of bending steel. In pursuit of a forgotten world, Schoeck lifts himself out of isolation and into the supportive community of performers who push the limits of strength. Exploring the interplay of mind and body, Shoeck's story provides an uplifting story for mental health, addiction and substance abuse organizations. Official Selection at the **Tribeca Film Festival** and the **Hot Docs Festival**. Winner of the Best Documentary Feature at the **Fargo Film Festival.** *"You're not likely to see a more inspiring documentary this year..." - Gabe Toro, **IndieWire***

Film

In Process Record

Chris 'Wonder' Schoeck

Originally produced by Film Movement in 2013

Mode of access: World Wide Web

In English

Additional Credits