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LUCHA DOCUMENTARY 'LIFE BEHIND THE MASK' TO RECEIVE RETAIL DVD RELEASE NEXT MONTH

By Mike Johnson on 2008-09-02 12:20:43

Eagle Rock Entertainment issued the following press release today announcing they will be releasing documentary "Lucha Libre - Life Behind the Mask" on DVD next month.  I've seen the documentary and it's a pretty well done piece.  The complete release reads:

EAGLE TO RELEASE LUCHA LIBRE: LIFE BEHIND THE MASK ON OCTOBER 7

Documentary Exposes Mexican Popular Culture’s Fascination With Pro Wrestlers Wearing “The Mask”

New York, NY (September 2, 2008)—Just what it is about Mexico and its unique fascination with its pro wrestlers—luchadores—wearing masks? Mexico takes its pro wrestling seriously (as does Japan). But only in Mexico is the legend of the mask so all-important. On October 7, 2008, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Lucha Libre:  Life Behind The Mask [pre-book date September 9, Retail Sales Price $14.99].

Lucha Libre: Life Behind The Mask [90-minute running time] explores and passions and way-of-life that is professional wrestling below the border. In Mexico, the man who wears the mask upholds a long and cherished tradition that extends far beyond his won-lost record. Throughout the years, successful mask-wearing luchadores have become national icons. The film follows one of them, Dinamic, both inside and outside the ring to unravel the life of the luchador.

Go behind-the-scenes as these wrestlers live their daily lives, practice for upcoming matches, and, of course, enter the ring. Cameras are with them every step of the way. Between the oftentimes brutal action and the obvious artistry of high-flying, hard-hitting, intensely competitive bouts, there’s a chemistry that links the luchadores to their adoring fans and the fans who love to hate them.

In the history of professional wrestling both in the United States and in Mexico, there have been very few films to document the real lives of such men. Since the sport itself is shrouded in mystery, Lucha Libre: Life Behind The Mask is that rare look into the mystique, the legend and the culture, and how intricately ingrained the man in the mask is within Mexican folklore.

Lucha Libre: Life Behind The Mask features appearances by Kayam and Enigma Del Oro of the legendary Los Chivos Tag Team as well as other popular luchadores.

Eagle Rock Entertainment develops, acquires and produces music programming for a wide range of notable and high profile artists, which the company distributes on a worldwide basis. Eagle Rock Entertainment, Eagle Vision and Eagle Eye Media are wholly owned divisions of Eagle Rock Group, LTD.

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