Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero

Ben Fodor dons homemade body armor and takes to Seattle's night streets. He patrols neighborhoods, breaks up fights, and detains criminals, calling himself Phoenix Jones — a real-life superhero. His actions attract media and police attention, turning his life into a perpetual performance. The 2026 documentary examines the fine line between heroism and obsession, between the desire to help and the thirst for fame. The story unfolds as a crime drama with elements of dark comedy, showing how one man tries to change a city but ends up changing himself.