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Deep Dive: Making Kayfabe (2024)

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Making Kayfabe
Making Kayfabe follows a journalist facing a mid-life crisis who discovers indie wrestlers in his community. These wrestlers help him fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a pro wrestler, taking on the persona of 'Fake Nooz Neville.' The film employs a cinéma vérité style, capturing the authentic experiences of these individuals as they balance their everyday lives with their passion for wrestling. The documentary runs for 44 minutes and presents an observational approach, allowing viewers to witness the behind-the-scenes aspects of indie wrestling. It focuses on the personal stories of the wrestlers and the journalist's transformation, providing insights into the culture of pro wrestling and the dedication it requires.

Why Watch

  • •Meet indie wrestlers balancing day jobs and wrestling.
  • •Follow a journalist's transformation into a pro wrestler.
  • •See the authentic culture of indie wrestling.

Did You Know

•The film features a journalist who becomes a pro wrestler at age 40.
•The documentary has a runtime of 44 minutes.
•The title 'Fake Nooz Neville' is the journalist's wrestling persona.

Perfect For

Pro wrestling fansDocumentary enthusiastsMid-life crisis stories