The Sheik

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• Genre(s): Documentary
• Language(s): English
• Director(s): Igal Hecht
• Cast(s): Khosrow Vaziri, Jim Ross, Hulk Hogan, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black See all Cast & Crew

• Duration: 1h 35min
• Award(s): Audience 2014 (Nominated) Awards List
• Similar To: The Plastic Detox, Queen of Chess
• Story:
  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.
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