Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler
2006-06-27 · 8 min · ★ 5.0
"Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler" features an obscure, yet extremely dedicated wrestler on the independent circuit in Tennessee. This "shoot interview" was filmed and edited in the style of a documentary.
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- Directors
- Scott C. Jackson
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- (Name Withheld) Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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