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Fake It So Real

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The filmmaker follows independent pro wrestlers as they prepare for a big event.
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Matt Singer Time Out Chicago Outsider artists don't expect to be discovered; they just want to share their passion with the world. Greene's film communicates their devotion -- and their desire to hit people on the back with steel chairs. Rated: 4/5 Apr 23, 2012 Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader What's different is a poignant sense of community that makes for a richer portrait overall. Apr 20, 2012 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times "Fake It So Real" filled me with affection for its down-and-out heroes, a group of semi-pro wrestlers in Lincolnton, N.C. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 19, 2012 Full Review John Gholson Movies.com You certainly don't have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy its charms; the appeal comes from exploring what's essentially a very strange, very dangerous hobby. Feb 3, 2012 Full Review John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) An entertaining documentary portrait of the barely professional, essentially hobbyist wrestling scene in Lincolnton, North Carolina -- a scene replicated in scores of American communities, where wannabe Rocks battle on YouTube and in tiny veteran centers. Rated: 3/4 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A couple of nerdy amateur wrestlers documenting one of their local shows. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Probably the most honest documentary I've seen about wrestling or in general. Director Robert Greene makes no assumptions about his subjects. There's no agenda here and there's no opinion being forced down your throat. Greene simply allows the story to unfold and allows the viewer to formulate an opinion on the very strange, but very real world of independent pro wrestling. The viewer who isn't already at least somewhat familiar with the inner-workings of professional wrestling may have a bit of trouble keeping up or identifying with the subjects. Furthermore, those who aren't from a blue-collar background may also have difficulty. This is because Greene doesn't go to great lengths to explain things to the viewer. It is a documentary, not an educational film. And that may be it's only drawback. The guts of the film *may* not be easily accessible to everyone, but then again, I'm not sure if it was intended to be. If you're a fan of rasslin', or once were, this is a must see. If you already have an opinion that's negative, you may not want to bother. Finally, get ready for a ride when it comes to the cinematography. During the actual sequences that take place in the ring, you will *feel* the clashing of flesh and bone in your gut. It's an honest representation of the skeleton jarring life of a wrestler in the ring. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member I wanted to like this movie but I didn't come away feeling like I learned anything about indie pro wrestling or any of these guys. In only a week's time, they didn't reveal much of themselves, and the film failed to make any exploration of what pro-wrestling means either. There were so many directions it could have gone it, but I left feeling the same way I do after watching a pro-wrestling match, like I watched a soap opera I wasn't interested in that didn't reveal anything of substance about any of the characters. I would have enjoyed seeing a real exploration of this community, something about the dichotomy between the flamboyancy of the characters created and the use of homophobic language, or a more in depth following of a few specific characters. But the way it is now didn't work for me at all. I'm especially disappoint to say this knowing that all the featured guys seemed really awesome and sweet in person. They deserve something that feels more "real". Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The filmmaker follows independent pro wrestlers as they prepare for a big event.
Director
Robert Greene
Producer
Robert Greene, Susan Bedusa, Douglas Tirola
Production Co
4th Row Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 29, 2012
Runtime
1h 34m
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