The Sheik

The Sheik

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2014-04-26

When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.

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When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.

Released

2014-04-26

Runtime

95

Director

Igal Hecht

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Magen Boys Entertainment

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    Khosrow Vaziri

    Khosrow Vaziri
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    Jim Ross

    Jim Ross
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    Terry Gene Bollea

    Terry Gene Bollea
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    Dwayne Johnson

    Dwayne Johnson
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    Jack Black

    Jack Black
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    Jim Duggan

    Jim Duggan
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    Mick Foley

    Mick Foley
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    Bret Hart

    Bret Hart
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    Jimmy Hart

    Jimmy Hart
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    Seth Green

    Seth Green
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    David Golshan

    David Golshan
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    Todd W. Fulkerson

    Todd W. Fulkerson
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    Jian Magen

    Jian Magen
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    Bruce Prichard

    Bruce Prichard
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    Josip Peruzović

    Josip Peruzović
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    Jerome Saganovich

    Jerome Saganovich
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    Aurelian Smith Jr.

    Aurelian Smith Jr.
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    Brian Yandrisovitz

    Brian Yandrisovitz
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    James Ware

    James Ware
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    Larry Whistler

    Larry Whistler