Taming the Beast - The Emptiness Within
Eddie "The Beast" Hall
in post-production
release May 2023
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"The strongest man on the planet faces to have his final last battle."
This Emo-Motivationary (Emotional and Motivational Documentary) started 2017 as a "Sports Documentary" with the name "The Beast: When Eddie met Arnie". However, the film started taking a turn when the director realized there is more to the story than just Eddie becoming the strongest man and meeting Arnold. Eddie has been battling mental health ever since he's been a young boy. We are discovering a different side of our protagonist. On his path to become the strongest man and growing through this five-yearlong documentary, he is meeting many Hollywood legends and sports legends that share similarities with them having to fight the beasts and monsters in them. Each one of them gives Eddie the power to overcome the monster inside him. We captured new partnerships, mentorships, friendships, and business relations forming right in front of the beholder's eyes.
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Handicapped by severe depression in his teens, his discovery of Arnold Schwarzenegger through the Terminator Films was the start of a remarkable roller coaster from a dark and lonely life in the industrial north of England, the pinnacle of sporting success. Encouraged by his hero and friend Arnie, he now takes on a new challenge of pursuing a career as an actor. In addition to reenacting Eddie’s roots and early struggles, this entertaining feature-length documentary-drama follows Eddie Hall on his journey as he tries to understand Arnie’s influence on him.
For this reason, we explore Arnie’s humble hometown in Austria to his newly found fame in Hollywood. Eddie was training for many years and set himself an ambitious goal to become the strongest man on the planet. Our film crew follows Eddie’s painstaking training, and he finally succeeds by lifting half a metric ton at the Strongman challenge. And shortly after this record-breaking event he meets his idol, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
For this reason, we explore Arnie’s humble hometown in Austria to his newly found fame in Hollywood. Eddie was training for many years and set himself an ambitious goal to become the strongest man on the planet. Our film crew follows Eddie’s painstaking training, and he finally succeeds by lifting half a metric ton at the Strongman challenge. And shortly after this record-breaking event he meets his idol, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Why this film?Mental health is the number one topic and until now we have not seen deeply into the perspective of men and successful men. Even though we have a substantial number of female protagonists the film focuses on the strongest man on the planet feeling vulnerable and weak. Self-doubt, depression, and other sorts of mental health account for many suicides and the rise of addictions. It is time to talk about this with the most powerful media tool: A theatrical released film that will find a home on one of the world's leading streaming platforms. Never has there been a film touching on this subject with so many amazing and big Hollywood and sports legends.
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This film speaks to every generation, and everybody can identify with the message of this film. Some more than others. Due to the star power, it is safe to assume that Millions will see this film in theaters and on digital release. Our goal is to show the world that no matter how strong someone appears on the outside the person might fight some inner monster. And we would like to send the message to millions that they are not alone. This will help millions to help battle their inner monster and their inner beast. And if only a few thousand can tame their beast to overcome their mental issues, we have achieved our goal. And if we can help prevent one soul on this planet from taking his or her own life, we can be proud of having been on this long journey with Eddie "The Beast" Hall.
The film ends on a very motivational note leaving the viewer after an emotional rollercoaster with hope and strength to keep believing, to keep dreaming and to march on in their endeavor to achieve the impossible. We all have the strength in us to tame the inner beast of darkness, doubt and depression.
The documentary is shot in a cinematic feel by working in many beautiful places like Austria, Switzerland, England, United States and Canada. Award winning Director of Photography Ali Faharani created amazing recreated action and drama scenes to visually show Eddie's lifelong battle with his inner Beast. And directors Chris Michael Fretwell and Matt Bell have each put their own individual touch.
