Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
1998
1 h 33 min
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In this feature-length documentary, director Paul Jay was given unprecedented access to the world of Bret Hart and pro wrestling as his camera followed Bret "the Hitman" Hart for one year. Going behind the tightly guarded walls of wrestling's spectacle and theatre, the film explores the meaning of today's wrestling morality plays. As fantasy crosses into real life, the true story of Bret Hart's struggle with Vince McMahon, the legendary owner of the WWE, is revealed. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows climaxes with the tale of the biggest double-cross in pro wrestling.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
In this feature-length documentary, director Paul Jay was given unprecedented access to the world of Bret Hart and pro wrestling as his camera followed Bret "the Hitman" Hart for one year. Going behind the tightly guarded walls of wrestling's spectacle and theatre, the film explores the meaning of today's wrestling morality plays. As fantasy crosses into real life, the true story of Bret Hart's struggle with Vince McMahon, the legendary owner of the WWE, is revealed. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows climaxes with the tale of the biggest double-cross in pro wrestling.
This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorPaul Jay
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scriptPaul Jay
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producerSally BlakePaul JayDavid M. OstrikerSilva Basmajian
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executive producerDavid M. OstrikerPaul Jay
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cinematographyJoan Hutton
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soundGary BrucknerPer AsplundAndrew YarmeHarry Zafrany
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editingManfred Becker
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sound editingStephen BardenSue ConleyRobb Wright
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sound mixerKeith ElliottMark Zsifkovits
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musicTihm ClémentColin CrippsRussell Walker
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Diversity - Identity
Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values
Health/Personal Development - Identity
Physical Education - Safety/Fair Play/Leadership
Use for the study of heroes. What roles do heroes/idols play in society? How do they help us shape our view of the world and our own identity? What are the characteristics of a hero? Have students discuss/write about the onstage/backstage personae we all display at different times, with different people. What kind of words or actions show whether we have integrity?
