# Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002)

> A celebratory behind-the-scenes documentary revisiting the athletes, filmmakers, and bodybuilding culture that shaped Pumping Iron.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18050

## Facts

- Runtime: 75 min
- Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
- Director: Scott McVeigh, Dave McVeigh
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Katz, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu, George Butler, Joe Weider, Bill Grant, Ken Waller
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369866/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: informative, celebratory, nostalgic, sports movie night, documentary evening

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