Driven: The Tony Pearson Story

Tony enters his final competition at the age of 63 while also recalling the harrowing child abuse that led to his inner, and ultimately outer, strength. Driven shows how a person can rise above their situation and be stronger physically, mentally and spiritually… simply by picking up a weight.

He was born in 1957. He became a professional bodybuilder. He won many world titles. Then the whole world turned against him... Tony Pearson was once called the “Michael Jackson of Bodybuilding” due to his appearance and incredible posing routines. He became an icon that helped define professional bodybuilding in the 1980s.

This is Andrew Menjivar's feature film directorial debut.

Role: Director | Cinematographer

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Tony Pearson recounts the moment that he not only gained the attention of Arnold Schwarzenegger - but impressed him with the potential of his physique. One workout later, and Pearson's entire bodybuilding career was about to change.

Eric The Trainer and Jerry Brainum detail the rise of Tony Pearson from young bodybuilder into the "Michael Jackson of Bodybuilding." Due to his resemblance to the pop star and his unmatched posing routines - Tony took the world by storm.

Famous Casanova, Fabio, trains with Tony Pearson and also shares the kind of advice he would give to Tony.