Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)

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English - November 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Once again, it is “No Theme November” here at Catching Up On Cinema!

We'll be reviewing whatever the f*ck we want for the next 4 weeks, so expect little to no consistency between picks this month.

This week, Trevor conducts a solo review of Paul Jay's documentary, Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)!

Centered around the subject of legendary wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart, the documentary is a gripping and candid examination of the world of professional wrestling during the “Monday Night War”.

Using “The Montreal Screwjob” as both framing device and climax, the film serves as one of the more honest examinations of the fateful events of Survivor Series '97, far more raw than many of the WWE Studios produced documentaries that would be released in subsequent years.

Additionally, this review also includes mention of the director's follow up mini-doc, The Life and Death of Owen Hart, which was also included on the Canadian International Pictures blu-ray disc.

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