Passion and Pain: An Inside Look at Independent Wrestling
2008 · 1h 17m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Tony Sabal
,
Anthony Tempesta
,
David Sabal
Overview
"Passion And Pain" is a documentary film that introduces the audience to the intricacies of attempting to become a professional wrestler in a harsh entertainment world. Showcasing the grueling lifestyle of local wrestlers in the Phoenix Metropolitan area in Arizona and in California. The passion that the wrestlers have for the wrestling business, and the pain that they experience due to injuries and personal sacrifice.
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