Generation Iron Network & The Shadow League to release documentary of Shawn Rhoden’s life story and Mr. Olympia win.

Generation Iron Network has announced that it will be partnering with The Shadow League to release FLEXATRON: Becoming Shawn Rhoden. Executive Produced by Yussuf Khan and directed by Tony Pettiford, the feature documentary showcases the life and times of Shawn Rhoden, chronicling his career up through his recent Mr. Olympia victory.

Shawn Rhoden is one of the most successful and accomplished pro bodybuilders currently competing and was the single competitor to defeat reigning 7x Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath. But Shawn’s journey is not about just about bodybuilding, nor was it an easy one. A debilitating injury and family tragedy led into a near career ending spiral of alcoholism, depression and suicide attempts that took Shawn out of the bodybuilding spotlight for almost a decade.

In a comeback unparalleled within the sport of bodybuilding, Rhoden returned to the stage at age 34 and rose up to become one of the top pro bodybuilders in the world, ultimately winning the 2018 Mr. Olympia competition, an award earned by only 13 other competitors in sport’s 54 year history.

Flexatron: Becoming Shawn Rhoden is slated to release this summer and will explore the origins of Shawn Rhoden, his tragic struggles and his eventual success with never before seen footage and unprecedented access to today’s biggest bodybuilding star and modern day legend.

“I want to thank Yussuf and Tony for taking the time to listen to my story and giving me an opportunity to showcase it to the world.” Said Shawn Rhoden. “My struggle, my journey, my destination were probably some of the hardest things I’ve had to share; but it was captured just as I remembered them all.”

“When I first read about Shawn’s story, I knew there was so much more to his life and journey and when presented with the chance to tell it in full detail, I didn’t hesitate.” said Yussuf Khan, President of The Shadow League and Executive Producer of the documentary. “Over the last four years we have been able to learn about, and capture, who Shawn is and what he’s about. He’s won and lost and continues to inspire worldwide and I’m thankful we had the opportunity to tell everyone about his life journey.”

Generation Iron co-founder and partner Edwin Mejia Jr. said, “Excited to roll out Shawn Rhoden’s story via our Generation Iron banner. Shawn’s story is unique and will resonate with audiences worldwide.”

Executive Produced by Yussuf Khan for Shadow League Films (a division of The Shadow League), and Directed by Tony Pettiford for Clear Scope Media, the film is set to release this summer. For more information about Flexatron: Becoming Shawn Rhoden stay right here on the Generation Iron Fitness Network.