The Wrestlers

A curious, humane travelogue through a subculture, mixing affection for its characters with a quiet sense of struggle and grit.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Damian Abraham, Kota Ibushi, Aki Miyashita

Overview

An exploration of the wrestling world's underground. Traveling from First Nations communities in rural Manitoba to Mexico's Lucha Libre scene in Juarez, the series sees Damian Abraham exploring the personalities involved in the sport of pro wrestling.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, class, family, obsession

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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