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Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling

Name: Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling
Genre: Action, Documentary
Released: 2013-01-01
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Paul Heyman, Troy Martin, Brian Heffron, Michael Manna, William Sierra

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2013 · 117 min Action Documentary

⭐ 8.0 / 10 · TMDB

The film studies the history of, and people who made, Extreme Championship Wrestling a cult sensation in the 1990s. Its an intimate look at the subculture of a subculture, and the athletes who were willing to take massive amounts of punishment for little money based on the promise of something more within their industry. This is a film about culture and human beings - who just happen to use tables and chairs and violent acts as part of their performance art. This documentary is not owned or supported by the WWE.

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📋 Film Details

Year	2013
Country	United States of America
Genre	Action, Documentary
Director	John Philapavage
Runtime	117 min.
Rating	TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes)

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Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2013 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial