Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Filmmaker Barry W. Blaustein takes a look at the professional wrestling game at every level, from the hopeful, perhaps deluded beginners who spend their money on wrestling schools, to the lower levels of the profession, to the pinnacle of wrestling success: national fame in the WWF. Particularly fascinating are Blaustein's examinations of Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Mick "Mankind" Foley. Roberts was once a superstar in the WWF, but evidently drugs and alcohol destroyed his career, and left him a broken and bitter man, wrestling on the outer reaches of the pro circuit. In a poignant scene, Blaustein captures a painful reunion between Roberts and his adult daughter. Foley, on the other hand, is a tremendous success in the WWF and a devoted husband and father. But the violence of his profession still threatens to tear his family apart. Blaustein makes no bones about his perspective in making his film. He's a wrestling fan. That said, the film offers an honest view of the outrageous and controversial world of professional wrestling. Though the outcomes of matches are usually predetermined making it a different kind of sport, pro wrestling is certainly a demanding and brutal way of life.

"...An emotional and evocative document of the professional wrestling scene....A gently and genuinely observed film..." - Robert, Koehler (Variety Critic), Variety, 10/25-31/1999

"...There is something moving, challenging and surprising about these men's lives..." - Fiona, Morrow (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 09/01/2000

"...Spirited....[Wrestling] nonfans will be simultaneously appalled and fascinated..." -- 3 out of 5 stars -- A Satisfying Rental - Christopher, Kelly (Premiere Critic), Premiere, 10/01/2000

"...BEYOND THE MAT is fun for the fans who scour the Internet for the latest gossip and rumors, and perhaps even a little enlightening for non-fans..." - Annlee, Ellingson (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 04/01/2000

"...BEYOND THE MAT connects the antics of professional wrestlers with their lives out of the ring with such compassion, humor and perception that the result is utterly captivating..." - Kevin, Thomas (Film critic), Los Angeles Times, 10/22/1999

"...Roberts opens up in an extraordinary way to the camera....It has a hypnotic quality..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 03/17/2000

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Product Title:	Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version) Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version) Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version) Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version) Beyond the Mat (Ringside Special Edition - Unrated Director's Cut) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Matthew MacFadyen | Hans Zimmer | Barry W. Blaustein | Nathan D'Arcy 馬菲麥費恩 | Hans Zimmer | Barry W. Blaustein | Nathan D'Arcy Matthew MacFadyen | Hans Zimmer | Barry W. Blaustein | Nathan D'Arcy Ｍａｔｔｈｅｗ ＭａｃＦａｄｙｅｎ | Hans Zimmer | Barry W. Blaustein | Nathan D'Arcy Matthew MacFadyen | Hans Zimmer | Barry W. Blaustein | Nathan D'Arcy
Director:	Barry W. Blaustein Barry W. Blaustein Barry W. Blaustein Barry W. Blaustein Barry W. Blaustein
Producer:	Barry Bloom | Barry W. Blaustein | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nathan D'Arcy Barry Bloom | Barry W. Blaustein | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nathan D'Arcy Barry Bloom | Barry W. Blaustein | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nathan D'Arcy Ｂａｒｒｙ Ｂｌｏｏｍ | Barry W. Blaustein | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nathan D'Arcy Barry Bloom | Barry W. Blaustein | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nathan D'Arcy
Writer:	Michael Clarke Duncan Michael Clarke Duncan Michael Clarke Duncan Michael Clarke Duncan Michael Clarke Duncan
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Release Date:	2004-03-23
UPC Code:	025192397622
Language:	English
Subtitles:	Spanish, French
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	Unrated
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	86 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004390435

Director: Barry W. Blaustein

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Director's Cut
Special Edition
Unrated
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Surround Sound - English
Additional Release Material:
Featurette: "Dinner with the Guys"
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Audio Commentary:
1. Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Mick "Mankind" Foley - Stars, Barry Blaustein - Director
2. Terry Funk - Star, Barry Blaustein - Director
3. "On My Life in Wrestling and "The Royal Rumble" - Mick Foley - Star
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmakers