Beyond the Mat
Year | 2014 |
Starring | John Wynn, Jonathan Kowalsky, Kurt Angle, Mark Hapka, Sara FLetcher |
Director(s) | Van M. Pham |
Genre(s) | Narrative Feature |
Runtime | 105 min |
Producer(s) | Anthony Millan, Diego del Pino, Henry K. Priest, John Wynn, Kase Chong, Kurt David Anderson, Lorna Paul, Mack Machen, Mark Hapka, Moniqua Plante, Thang Trinh, Vince Trinh |
Amidst the struggle of a disintegrating friendship, the torment of a cross-town wrestling rival and a blossoming new love, Aaron Miller is forced to come to terms with who he really is. Aaron’s friendship is put on the line when best friend Bo, blinded by the desire for a rematch against his wrestling rival Dominic, robs Aaron of his spot on the varsity wrestling team. Aaron is torn between loyalty to his friend and commitment to his sport. Fueled by the desire to succeed and the need to prove himself, Aaron embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
This is a tale about two best friends, a chronicle about minority experiences in America, an uncensored look into the perilous world of high school wrestling and, ultimately, the story of a teen who overcomes self-doubt to find his true place.