Fake It So Real

Great release by Factory25. It's all about the lives of wrestlers in a small time. Not really into wrestling but this film held my attention cause the characters were so likeable and interesting. I'm happy with my purchase.

Outstanding looking into the world of wrestling

In vain of the outstanding 2008 Mikey Rourke film... this outstanding documentary acts as a sort of companion piece. The world of wrestling is brilliantly told through a selection of different lives. My interest was there through out the duration of the entire film.

Roger Ebert Gave it 3.5 Stars and his rave review is right

A very good snapshot of what really was probably the darkest of dark times for independent wrestling. The year is 2010, mainstream wrestling interest is ice cold and, given the monopoly company that ran the industry in North America at the time, that made the independent/outlaw/local wrestling shows have to work that much harder to build a following. This documentary follows the lead up to a big show for a group of enthusiastic aspiring North Carolina wrestlers who built their own territory promotion. This is how the south was at that time, how independent wrestling was at that time just before the explosion, and really shows the hard work and dedication as well as how effective their show winds up being. It's a great character study and, while the language of the early 2010s has aged like a fine milk and is very uncomfortable at times, the end result is a very feel good finish. Recommended. The Vinegar Syndrome blu release also has a great conversation with one of the wrestlers saying what the crew seen has done in the years since.