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Beyond the Mat (1999)
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"For over a century, the world of professional wrestling has entertained its fans, and been the target of people who say it's "fake" without making a logical reason as to why they say it's fake. This documentary, marketed as "The film Vince McMahon DOESN'T want you to see," follows professional wrestlers from the independent circuit (local/regional promotions that put shows on in the area the company calls home) and two of the biggest professional wrestling promotions in the late 1990's, the World Wrestling Federation (renamed World Wrestling Entertainment not too long after the release of this film) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (which was bought out by the now-WWE a few years after the release of this film), and wrestlers who are no longer in the spotlight. The film does not have budget of a major Hollywood release, and it shouldn't. It's not about the glitz and glamor the fans see, it's about the men and women who put their bodies and lives on the line every time they step i ... "
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"There are two kinds of people in the world: hardcore fans of professional wrestling and those of us who think the “sport” is a big joke. But Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler may change all that. It may not influence the WWE’s television ratings or increase pay-per-view sales for the next Wrestlemania, but it could create more sympathy for the st "
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"Barry Blaustein, like me, is a wrestling fan. And like me, he is sometimes embarrassed to be. After all, professional wrestling has given its fans many reasons to feel that way. Beyond The Mat is not one of them, however. Indeed, it's one of my favourite documentaries, examining the spectacle of professional wrestling without trying to be ironic, without trying to make those who live that life look foolish. It's a story filled with hope and tragedy. From the young newcomers trying to make a name for themselves on the independent circuit, to the veterans looking back on bad choices and missed opportunities, Blaustein shares a tale as compelling as any other. If you're a wrestling fan, you need to watch this movie. And if you're not, you might have a new-found respect for the men and women who step into the squared circle and willingly hurt themselves for the entertainment of the crowd. "
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