Meet Debra Granik, a self-described "observer" whose multipart documentary CONBODY VS. EVERYBODY tracks an ex-con entrepreneur's efforts to build a business in a gentrifying New York City. In the following interview, Granik describes her…
Coss Marte, recently home from prison, builds a team of ex-cons who have a dream to own and operate a gym where they can teach exercise routines they learned in prison. They name the gym Conbody.
The Conbody gym attracts attention and clients. One of the trainers is sent back to jail on a parole violation, and the Conbody crew must step up to help him.
New trainers join Conbody, and the gym opens a pop-up workout spot at Saks Fifth Avenue. Coss's younger brother, Chris Marte, runs for New York City Council, shaking up an entrenched local political regime. Tragedy strikes, leaving the…
As luxury construction transforms the Lower East Side, Conbody is forced to move again. The team continues to grow, and new personal milestones are reached. Coss participates in a prestigious start-up incubator program, searching for…
After the COVID pandemic forces the gym to close, Conbody finds ways to stay afloat, taking to the parks to offer outdoor classes. The killing of George Floyd brings protesters into a tense face-off with police in the streets of NYC.…