Wrestle

Indie Lens Pop-Up ~ Wrestle

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Library Hall
Hoop Dreams goes to the mat in this intimate, coming-of-age documentary by Suzannah Herbert and Lauren Belfer about four members of a high-school wrestling team

Wrestle is an intimate, inspiring coming of age portrait of the wrestling team at Huntsville's J.O. Johnson High School, which has been on Alabama's failing schools list for many years. As they fight their way towards the State Championship, wrestlers Jailen, Jamario, Teague and Jaquan each face injustices and challenges on and off the mat, together grappling with obstacles that jeopardize their success while their coach wades into the complexities of class and race in the South.

Run Time: 

86 minutes

About Indie Lens Pop-Up

Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on the PBS series Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations together to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics to family and relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. Can't attend in person? Find Independent Lens on Facebook for information on online Pop-Up events.