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Vlad Yudin

Born October 26, 1982 · Russia (age 43)

Vlad Yudin is a Russian-born filmmaker known for his documentaries focusing on bodybuilding, hip-hop, and mixed martial arts. He moved to New York to pursue a career in film and, in 2009, founded The Vladar Company, a platform for producing and distributing various feature and documentary projects. Yudin's notable works include Generation Iron (2013), Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer (2015), a…

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The Hurt BusinessThe Hurt Business · 2016
The Hurt Business
★ 5.72016
MovieDocumentary
From the producers of 'Bowling for Columbine', 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Generation Iron' comes 'The Hurt Business' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today's top stars.
EnhancedEnhanced · 2019
Enhanced
★ 4.02019
MovieDocumentary
How far are you willing to go to enhance your body and your life? Testing a diverse cocktail of illegal performance enhancing drugs throughout his life - bodybuilder an entrepreneur Tony Hughes, also known as Dr. Tony Huge, aims to prove that steroids are the next logical step to further human evolution. Chronicling a civil and criminal case against his controversial supplement company Enhanced Athlete, Enhanced is a documentary that explores the immense psychological depths of a man who believes that the government has a conspiracy against him and other like-minded individuals. Individuals who are fighting to prove that steroids are not only healthy, but essential if used correctly, and should be legal in the United States to improve our quality of life.
Strength WarsStrength Wars · 2021
Strength Wars
2021
MovieDocumentary
Strength Wars: The Movie follows the lives of eight athletes preparing for the ultimate strength competition. The prize? To be labeled the strongest man in the world. Putting two different types of athletes against each other, Strength Wars is the ultimate proving ground to test any given athlete's true strength. Eight athletes. Eight athletic disciplines. One winner. The film highlights eight men from across the globe including Larry Wheels, Terron Beckham, Blaine Sumner, NDO Champ, Big Neechi, Jerry Pritchett, Anabolic Horse, and Leonidas Arkona. Welcome to Strength Wars. May the best man win.
BigorexiaBigorexia · 2020
Bigorexia
★ 6.02020
MovieDocumentary
Explore the physical and psychological depths of Muscle Dysmorphia through the eyes of five subjects in the bodybuilding industry.
Big Pun: The LegacyBig Pun: The Legacy · 2009
Big Pun: The Legacy
★ 4.82009
MovieDocumentaryMusic
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Generation Iron 2Generation Iron 2 · 2017
Generation Iron 2
★ 6.82017
MovieDocumentary
From the director of Generation Iron, comes the anticipated sequel that will depict 5 of the top bodybuilding and fitness mega-stars on a quest of achieving the ultimate physique and taking it to the next extreme level. In the world of social media and internet, the rules have changed as to what makes an iconic bodybuilding mass-monster. Starring Kai Greene, Calum Von Moger, Rich Piana, among others, this film will explore an all new generation of bodybuilders and how this new world, and new people, carve their own path to physique perfection.
CT Fletcher: My Magnificent ObsessionCT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession · 2015
CT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession
★ 7.82015
MovieDocumentary
The life and career of the power lifter.
Ronnie Coleman: The KingRonnie Coleman: The King · 2018
Ronnie Coleman: The King
★ 6.72018
MovieDocumentary
Ronnie Coleman is known as "The King" and for good reason. He is the 8x Mr. Olympia champion in the world of bodybuilding - sharing the world record for most Olympia wins. Now retired, he has undergone over 6 surgeries leaving him unable to walk without crutches but his desire to train like a pro bodybuilder has not dissipated. Exploring the history of his career as a bodybuilding legend and following his journey to recovery; for the first time ever discover the true man behind The King.

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EnhancedEnhanced · 2019
Enhanced
★ 4.02019
MovieDocumentary
How far are you willing to go to enhance your body and your life? Testing a diverse cocktail of illegal performance enhancing drugs throughout his life - bodybuilder an entrepreneur Tony Hughes, also known as Dr. Tony Huge, aims to prove that steroids are the next logical step to further human evolution. Chronicling a civil and criminal case against his controversial supplement company Enhanced Athlete, Enhanced is a documentary that explores the immense psychological depths of a man who believes that the government has a conspiracy against him and other like-minded individuals. Individuals who are fighting to prove that steroids are not only healthy, but essential if used correctly, and should be legal in the United States to improve our quality of life.

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Calum von Moger: UnbrokenCalum von Moger: Unbroken · 2019
Calum von Moger: Unbroken
★ 7.42019
MovieDocumentary
To many in the bodybuilding world, Calum von Moger is seen as the future of the sport. A two time Mr. Universe champion who has proven himself to have one of the greatest physiques currently on the professional stage; Calum was catapulted into social media stardom. Known for his resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger and dubbed Arnold 2.0. But a sudden and tragic bicep tear brought his training and goals to a grinding halt. Losing dozens of pounds of muscle and unable to train until fully recovering – Calum was forced to reassess his bodybuilding path and find a way to fight back up to the top. Calum von Moger: Unbroken chronicles his rise, fall, and now recovery as he moves into a promising career in television and film. Showcasing a man with an indomitable will that overcomes all the hurdles in his path and taking him to a place that both skeptics and doctors thought was impossible.

Producer

Enhanced 2 the MaxEnhanced 2 the Max · 2020
Enhanced 2 the Max
★ 6.02020
MovieDocumentary
Bodybuilder and entrepreneur Anthony Hughes, also known as Dr. Tony Huge, is a man on a mission to further human evolution through performance enhancing drugs that are labeled as dangerous and illegal in the United States. Unsatisfied with the limitations of certified studies, Tony performs underground experiments, often on himself, in an effort to change the way the world looks at steroids and other PEDs. His methods have been labeled as dangerous and criminal by the mass populous and the government. 'Enhanced 2 The Max' chronicles Tony's attempt to vindicate himself and his methods as he conducts a new set of experiments on five volunteer subjects. The goal? To put on over 20 pounds of lean muscle in thirty days. Will his tests prove him a genius? Or a mad scientist?

Producer