Watch the Lights
“A NORTH Wrestling Film”
2024•1h 3m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Alex Ayre
Languages
English
Cast
Leon Slater
Self
Liam Slater
Self
Andrew Bowers
Self
Rory Coyle
Self
Tom Campbell
Self
LeeAnn Adele Austin
Self
Oliver Biney
Self
Tasman Bartlett-Masina
Self
Dereiss Gordon
Self
HT Drake
Self
Lizzy Evans
Self
David Heath
Self
Joseph Hendry
Self
Joseph Janela
Self
Scott Garland
Self
Production
Producer
Andrew Bowers
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