Filmmakers Alex Hammond and Ian Mankiewicz with a new their new doc about Mexican wrestlers, “Lucha Mexico“. The high-flying documentary Lucha Mexico is a journey into the vibrant world of “Lucha Libre”, where masked warriors fight mythological battles in the squared circle. With access to all the major Lucha promotions, directors Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz take you deep inside the Mexican wrestling culture, documenting its rich traditions and passionate style. At the heart of the film is second-generation luchador Shocker, the self-proclaimed ‘1000% Guapo’ superstar who suffers a serious injury and faces the reality of life without wrestling. Featuring a cast of fan favorites such as legendary Blue Demon, Jr. the tragic Hijo Del Perro Aguayo and lovable mascot Kemonito, Lucha Mexico is a hard-hitting spectacle of high spots and low blows, and goes behind the mask into the heart of Mexico.
Also, actor David Call returns to the podcast with the director of a new film, “Americana”, Zachary Shedd. Two years after losing his job because of his alcoholism, Avery (Call) returns to San Francisco to finish editing a film starring his sister Kate. When Kate is shot and killed, Avery searches for an answer to why his movie star sibling was murdered.
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