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Factory25, a Brooklyn-based independent film distribution company was founded in 2009 by Matt Grady. F25 is a home for conceptually provocative narratives and documentaries. Its mission is to deliver specialized film and music titles in an aesthetically captivating way while exposing the indie world to under-the-radar films, music, and other curiosities in various ways and formats — theatrically, digitally, on TV, VOD, via subscription, limited edition DVDs, Blu-ray's, books and vinyl. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Fake it So Real follows a ragtag group of wrestlers in North Carolina over the course of a week leading up to a big show. The film explores what happens when the over-the-top theatrics of the wrestling ring collide with the realities of the working-class South. The wrestlers aren’t paid for their passion, but they treat wrestling like any artist treats their work. Fake It So Real shares the triumphs and heartaches of an often under-appreciated American art form.
directed by: Robert Greene starring: Chris Solar, Gabriel Croft, J-Prep, Keith Matthews, Pitt, Zane Riley, Brandon Powers, David Hayes, Hojo Devlin, Mikado, and AG Smooth 2011 / 91 min / 1.78:1 / English Dolby Digital 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Blu-ray includes extra footage
A look at the NYC Rooftop Films NYC premiere
MWF Mixtape
Wrestling promos by indie film luminaries including: Alex Ross Perry (The Color Wheel and Listen Up Philip), Michael Tully (Ping Pong Summer and Septien), Lawrence Michael Levine (Wild Canaries), The Ross Brothers (Western and Tchoupitoulas), Michael Bilandic (Hellaware), Jarred Alterman (Convento), Mark Elijah Rosenberg, Tom Hall, Daniel Metz, Aaron Hillis, Adam Shartoff and Craig Butta.
Talking Documentary Podcast Interview with Robert Greene by Scott Lacy
Commentary track with Robert Greene and wrestling journalist David Shoemaker
Looking back conversation with Chris Solar and Robert Green
Booklet with an Interview with Robert Greene by Nadine Smith and essay by Sean Price Williams
"A peek inside the insular world of a regional North Carolina wrestling promotion. A bit problematic (as the participants express their racism and homophobia) but engaging and unquestionably verite."
— Ross S. (5/5)
Great release by Factory25. It's
"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."
— Bryan K. (5/5)
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."
— Christian R. (5/5)
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."
— Charles K. (5/5)
More wrestling docs!
"Keep the wrestling documentaries coming! Another great release and a wild fun time"
— Aaron M. (4/5)
As a documentary, it's pretty
"As a documentary, it's pretty solid. To me, there's an inevitable comparison with the episode of Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends that also featured a backyard wrestling company. But where that's played a little for warm-hearted laughs, this is more realistic. These guys are obsessed with WWE (with nary a hint of self-awareness) and can be a little unvarnished when it comes to bigotry. It's not about what they say, but how easy it is to say it. The additional elements on the disc are where the value lies, especially the follow-up interview with Chris Solar. As well as the self-reflection that perhaps only a decade of distance can bring, he also has a far more measured take about both the world they inhabited and their value to it. In the documentary, they pretend they're superstars who are just on the cusp of great things. Now Chris Solar just wants to be a superstar to his family. And you can't fake that."
— David B. (3/5)
More Documentary please.
"More Documentary please."
— Darren D. (3/5)
Great Wrestling Documentary
"I enjoyed this one. Well worth a watch. Great documentary for any wrestling fan"
— Steven Y. (4/5)
Strangely Hypnotic
"This is a documentary that is way more interesting from a psychological standpoint than it is from an athletic standpoint."
— Shawn M. (3/5)
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