Sexual Astrology - VHS : Beyond the Mat (Rated) (Spanish)

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starring: Roland Alexander, Darren Drozdov, Collette Foley, Dewey Foley, Mick Foley See Larger Image Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780783243054 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 0783243057 Label: Universal Studios Manufacturer: Universal Studios Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Studios Release Date: August 22, 2000 Running Time: 103 minutes Sales Rank: 169605 Studio: Universal Studios Theatrical Release Date: March 17, 2000 Related Items: The Unreal Story of Pro Wrestling The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro The Rise and Fall of ECW WWE: The Best of RAW 15th Anniversary Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling see more Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: At first, this behind-the-scenes documentary about professional wrestling seems as if it will be an unabashed fan's whitewash of the increasingly bizarre and popular world of 'sports entertainment,' as it is known. But director Barry Blaustein (a Saturday Night Live veteran who has cowritten many of Eddie Murphy's films) goes much deeper than you'd expect in a film that is at once entertaining and disturbing. By focusing on a trio of wrestlers who give him surprising access, Blaustein uncovers human stories that can be wrenching in their stark honesty. That's particularly true of one-time superstar Jake 'the Snake' Roberts, whose career has fallen on hard times because of a crack habit; Roberts brings Blaustein along for his first encounter in several years with his grown, estranged daughter. Blaustein also goes into the lives of Terry Funk and Mick 'Mankind' Foley in ways that are both revealing and, at times, upsetting. More than just a fan's appreciation, this is that rare documentary that shows you sides of a familiar subject you never knew existed. --Marshall Fine Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Good look at the ring science One of the oldest filmic clichés is that there's nothing sadder than an old boxer, a washed up pug. To that I might state that only an old wrestler is sadder. After all, wrestling is not a true sport- it's a violent theatrical production, and there is not much at stake for the viewers. As for the wrestlers, themselves....that's where this documentary from 2000 comes in. Directed by first time auteur Barry Blaustein it chronicles the re-rise of pro wrestling to prominence in the late 1990s- the era ... Read More Rating: - An inside look to pro wrestling Beyond the Mat is a very good documentary on pro wrestling outside the ring. I liked the way it begins with the narrator describing his love for wrestling and the reasons he decided to explore it. Barry W. Blaustein, a screenwriter begins on a journey to learn why these people abuse their bodies in this way for a living. He explores the then WWF and you will see Vince signing a future superstar who would later end up crippled for life. Others talk about broken promises and unfair termination. ... Read More Rating: - Great In-Depth Look into the Lives of Wrestlers Most people don't think about all the work wrestlers put into doing their jobs. This DVD gives the viewer a closer look at all the injuries, broken relationships, and health issues that wrestlers deal with. I bought this DVD for my husband for his birthday, but I ended up watching it with him, and I can say I have a new appreciation for professional wrestling. I recommend this to anyone who truely enjoys wrestling and those behind it. Rating: - Good but felt incomplete. I really liked this documentary. The way they showed people who are just trying to make it to Jake the Snake who are way on the downside of their careers. However I felt like WCW should have been included but they are not. Rating: - One of the best "behind the scenes" wrestling dvd's i just bought this today and this is a very good film, it shows the truth about professional wrestling and what its about. I strongly recomend it to all ages see more Browse for similar items by category: Stars - Wrestling - Sports - Genres - VHS - Video - Mick Foley