Documentary director Bryan Friedman is trying to get to know his long-estranged father. But it's not easy to connect with 59 year-old Bill Friedman as he pumps iron, tans and watches his weight all in preparation for a final shot at winning back the senior bodybuilding title he once held.
'The Bodybuilder and I' was awarded Best Canadian Documentary at 2007 Hot Docs as well as at the 2007 Atlantic Film Festival.