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Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story

2026 · 82 min

A gritty, intimate look behind the curtain at people chasing a hard, unglamorous dream.

Directed by
Adam J. Wilde
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eduardo Moore, Brittany Baker, John Gargano
Overview
Documentary that goes behind the curtain, exploring the intimate relationships and untold stories that shape the pro wrestling industry.

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Directed by
Adam J. Wilde
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eduardo Moore, Brittany Baker, John Gargano
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    • friendship
    • identity
    • ambition
    • survival
    Places
    • small town
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language strong
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Adam J. Wilde
    Written by
    Adam J. Wilde
    Starring
    Eduardo Moore, Brittany Baker, John Gargano, Julian Micevski, Matt Capiccioni, Thomas Joseph Lawlor, Dylan Postl, John Thorne
    Cinematography
    nicholas weiss
    Runtime
    82 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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