
Watch the Lights
2024-05-05 · 63 min · Not rated
Directed by North East filmmaker Alex Ayre, this gripping behind-the-scenes journey follows NORTH Wrestling through the summer of 2023, leading up to its most ambitious event yet—Thunderstruck. Equal parts thrilling, humorous, and heartfelt, the film showcases the passion and dedication that go into staging a professional wrestling event. "Watch The Lights" has cemented itself as a standout celebration of independent wrestling and filmmaking, earning a Royal Television Society Regional Award nomination. The Film Magazine hails it as "...a must-watch documentary." For newcomers, it offers a fascinating introduction to the artistry of wrestling, while die-hard fans will gain deeper insight into the NORTH Wrestling community—both in and out of the ring.
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- Alex Ayre
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Leon SlaterSelf
Liam SlaterSelf
LeeAnn Adele AustinSelf
Oliver BineySelf
Tasman Bartlett-MasinaSelf
Lizzy EvansSelf
David HeathSelf
Joseph HendrySelf
Joseph JanelaSelf
Scott GarlandSelf
Amir JordanSelf
Allison WoodardSelf
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