Beyond the Mat (1999)

Directed by

Barry W. Blaustein

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

R

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 92 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This documentary follows professional wrestlers outside the ring, focusing on their personal lives and the physical toll of their careers. It shows Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts dealing with injury, family, and the struggle for a life after wrestling.

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What happens

Beyond the Mat is a 1999 American documentary film directed, written, produced and narrated by Barry W. Blaustein. The film focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, primarily Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts, as well as some aspiring wrestlers. It focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) during its rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organizations. The film was originally released by Lions Gate Films on October 22, 1999, and later on VHS and DVD. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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