reviews
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"A perfect snapshot of the pain and glory of high school wrestling."
david moss - fox news
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"This is Independent film making at its best. An exhaustive, unique survey of a passion-driven American subculture."
stewart nusbaumer - the huffington post
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"Crisp. The Norman boys have pinned down a winner."
stan urankar - cleveland sun newspapers
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"The Norman Bros. get deep inside a sport that few teens could stomach and wisely allow its devoted characters to speak for themselves. I could taste the mat."
doug pray - director of 'art & copy' & 'surfwise'
pinned
project info
OFFICIAL SELECTION
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
- Cleveland International Film Festival
- All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival
- Columbus International Film + Video Festival
WINNER
- Telly, Outstanding Sports Film
- Telly, Outstanding Documentary Editing
- Golden Coach Award
- Bronze Chris Award
Website:
www.pinnedmovie.com
In the Cleveland suburb of Lakewood, Ohio there are two young men at different high schools with the same goal: to become a state wrestling champion.
Matt Curley attends the public school. His Lakewood High team hasn't had a state champion in 50 years. Though he has fewer resources and comes from a broken home, Matt trains relentlessly while enduring starvation to better his chances at winning a championship.
Lance Palmer leads St. Edward, the private school team that's a national powerhouse. He grew up with a father who made him lift weights before opening his presents on Christmas. He's traveled the nation since he was 9 to face the best competition. At home, he wrestles 600-lb. bears to hone his skills. Now in his last year on the high school mat, Lance will face the best wrestlers in America to prepare for winning his 4th state title and defending his team's dynasty.
"Pinned" is the wild, true-life David and Goliath story of two young men fighting for a dream in a world where pain is practiced and becoming a champion is worth any price.
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