The Sheik (2014)

When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.

Released April 26, 2014 95 min 15+

Genres: Biography, Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.wrestling, imdb.professional-wrestling, imdb.reference-to-youtube, imdb.reference-to-twitter, imdb.reference-to-facebook, imdb.reference-to-hulk-hogan, imdb.atlanta-georgia + 6 more, imdb.iranian, imdb.sheik, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.los-angeles-california, imdb.f-word, soundmix.dolby-digital