Bending Steel

The Cyclone, The Freakshow, and The Mermaid Parade are all emblematic of Coney Island. However, Chris “Wonder” Schoeck has always been drawn to the Coney Island Strongman. “Bending Steel” chronicles the gentle and modest Schoeck as he channels his remarkable strength to chase his lifelong ambition. Under the guidance of a select group of men skilled in bending, dragging, twisting, and tearing metal, he faces a formidable physical and mental test, embarking on an unexpectedly emotional adventure.