The Sheik
2014 • Documentary/Sports • Not Rated • 95 Minutes
| In Theaters | N/A | |||
| On 4K UHD | Not Available | |||
| On Blu-ray | Not Available | |||
| On DVD | March 1, 2016 | |||
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Filmed extensively between 2006 and 2014, this is a touching story about the unlikely revival of a former wrestling superstar. At age 72, the Sheik has embraced an unlikely new career as an outlandish social media sensation; known for hilarious outbursts and massively popular antics. Watch as we recount the Sheik's one-of-a-kind life journey. The film explores the Sheik's personal relationships with those closest to him, and those who know him best: his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his contemporaries and colleagues. Interviews were conducted with the Sheik's family, Wrestling and Iranian historians, friends and over 25 wrestling superstars.
Not Rated.
Released by MPI. See more credits.