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The Father of Rodents

Synopsis

A short documentary about the weird world of indie wrestling in Adelaide, Australia. This is not just for wrestling fans but for everyone interested in male bonding, showmanship, finding your people, and having a dream you're willing to hurt for.
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Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 3 sec
Director
Bryn Chainey
Producer
Bryn Chainey
Editor
Bryn Chainey
Director of Photography
Daniel Bolt
Sound
James Yeremeyev

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Spirit House

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