
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
2013

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Minimal
2006
Not RatedDirector
Kevin Dunn
Runtime
107 minutes
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The documentary serves as a celebratory record of professional wrestling's traditional norms. It emphasizes the established hierarchy and masculine ideals rather than challenging these norms. The film focuses on the legacy of the AWA and its famous wrestlers, overlooking diverse perspectives and underrepresented groups. It upholds the demographic and social norms of the era.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on traditional masculine roles common in professional wrestling history. It does not include any non-binary gender identities or critiques of straight relationships.
The documentary highlights male performers and leaders in a field traditionally dominated by men. It features legendary male wrestlers but does not give prominent roles to women.
The film likely follows the typical demographic makeup of the time, focusing on historically recognized white figures from the mid-20th century.
This is a celebration of a Western sports tradition. It emphasizes the importance of the AWA in American culture by highlighting individual athletic achievements.
There is no specific mention of physical or cognitive disabilities in the film. It is unclear if disability is addressed in the historical context of professional wrestling.
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Official Synopsis
The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its ultimate end, carving an unforgettable legacy in the annals of sports-entertainment history.

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