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The Resurrection of Jake The Snake

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2015 · 93 min Documentary
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Jake "The Snake" Roberts, a wrestling icon, spent decades hiding behind a showman's persona while addiction eroded his career and severed ties with his family. The documentary chronicles his final, desperate attempt to break free from self-destruction. Guided by fellow former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, Jake embarks on a grueling journey of physical and emotional rehabilitation. He battles not just to regain his health, but to reclaim his self-respect and mend the relationship with the daughter who wrote him off.

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Year 2015
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Steve Yu
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (54 votes)

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This transcends a mere sports comeback story, offering a raw, unflinching look at the mechanics of addiction and the fragility of legacy. The camera refuses to look away, capturing moments of visceral pain and vulnerability with devastating honesty.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of human resilience. The victory here isn't measured in championship belts, but in painful, incremental steps toward personal redemption. It's a testament to the possibility of one last, meaningful fight. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Steve Yu

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