Film director Heath Cozens' latest feature length
project 'Doglegs', a documentary on Japan's disabled wrestling league
of the same name, has reached it's Kickstarter goal of $18,000 with
12 days of the campaign left to go.
The words 'disabled wrestling' certainly leave a
bad taste in your mouth, and has us wondering is it exploitation, or
empowering Tokyo's handicapped residents? But after 5 years of
working on the film, Cozens has come out with a powerful piece that
makes viewers think and look at ourselves and how we perceive those
with disabilities. Doglegs in an ensemble piece, but revolves around
janitor and Doglegs veteran, Shintaro, showing his life inside and
outside the ring, his motivations and how he copes with day to day
life.
Doglegs as an event has served as a place where
the marginalised can express themselves and confront their demons for
20 years. With it's door open to all contenders, from the depressed
to the heavily disabled. No one attempts to hide their faults or
imperfections, nor do they allow their disabilities to define them.
Their tenacity, passion and black humour stands in fierce opposition
to a society that refuses to treat them as equals.
Recently the film premiered at HotDocs, North
America's largest documentary festival, and so far has been met with
a positive response from viewers and press. Though there is no word
of an official release date just yet, you can pre-order your copy by
donating to the Kickstarter.
Watch latest trailer below and join us on the
emotional rollercoaster that is Doglegs.
LINKS:
- Doglegs: Disabled Pro Wrestling | Kickstarter
- Doglegs | Official Website
- Doglegs | HotDocs
- Doglegs Movie | Facebook
- Doglegs Movie | Twitter
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