When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.

Keywords: wrestling,

Title: The Sheik
Imdb rate: 7.2
Imdb votes: 1,008
Year: 2014
Language: English
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Country: Canada
Director: Igal Hecht
Writers: Jian Magen (story), Jake Neiman (story), Igal Hecht (story)
Actors:
Khosrow Vaziri
Jack Black
Jim Duggan
Mick Foley

Awards: 1 nomination.