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LUCHA MEXICO (Festival Teaser) from Children of Productions on Vimeo.
A new documentary focusing on the world of Lucha Libre in Mexico will be debuting next month in New York City as part of the "Doc New York" film festival.
"Lucha Mexico", directed by Ian Markiewicz & Alexandria Hammond aims to showcase the Lucha Libre wrestling world in Mexico with access for "the ultimate look behind the mask" according to press materials released on conjunction with the film.
Shocker, the late Hijo del Perro Aguayo, Blue Demon Jr., Tony Salazar, Arkangel, Jon Anderson and Fabian "El Gitano" will be featured in the film.
A plot synopsis released reads as follows:
The ultimate look behind the mask, LUCHA MEXICO documents the joyous spectacle of Lucha Libre, which has thrilled fans in Mexico for generations. The film gives the audience the ultimate access to these legendary masked wrestlers, in the ring and beyond the lights of the stadium. Born into the entertainment business, ‘El 1000% Guapo’ SHOCKER is one of the most successful Luchadores of the modern era. His life is consumed by a need to be in the ring. As tag team partner with extreme American strength competitor JON ‘STRONGMAN’ ANDERSEN, Shocker also becomes a guide to working in Mexico City. After long days of body building at Fabian’s Gym, owned and operated by their masked wrestler colleague FABIAN “EL GITANO,†these uniqueentertainers headline events around the country. Injuries and death eventually threaten to endthese thriving careers, forcing each performer to search for what truly matters in their lives. A supporting cast of fan-favorites further reveal Lucha Libre from the inside, with BLUE DEMON JR discussing life behind a legendary mask, the tragic HIJO DEL PERRO AGUAYO pursuing violent creative change, and veterans like TONY SALAZAR and ARKANGEL teaching the new generation. These stars and more illuminate the physical and emotional challenges they face in the constant fight to stand between the ropes and thrill every last fan. With an unprecedented level of access to the top Lucha promotions and performers in the world, LUCHA MEXICO steps into the ring, pulls back the mask, and reveals a powerful look into the beating heart of Mexico.
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