This original 3D feature documentary is an immersive experience into the fascinating and culturally rich world of Lucha Libre, the masked wrestling craze with roots in 1930s Mexico, now creating legions of new enthusiasts in the United States. Colorful masks, high-flying antics, and wildly loyal fans have made this a thriving part of the Mexican culture. Now, audiences of all ages and ethnic origins from New York to Malibu have caught Lucha fever and promoters are selling out events nightly. Mystery of the Mask is an honest and thorough examination of this fascinating and addicting free spirit form of wrestling and entertainment – all in stunningly beautiful 3D.

Though fun and exciting, this is no life for wimps. As we listen to world famous Luchadores, promoters, trainers, and fans, viewers realize that the falls are real, the bruises painful, and the scars earned. The Luchadores have a religious commitment to training and a deep devotion to the history as well as the tradition of the art form.

Mystery of the Mask takes the audience from small haunted civic halls in East LA to the glitter and glamour of Las Vegas; from bull rings in Tijuana to the excitement of Lucha Vavoom in a heart-pounding nightclub in Los Angeles. Popular Luchadores such as Kayam and the tag team Los Luchas – made up of Zokre and Phoenix Star – tell us their personal stories and the history of their beloved sport.

2011
AMI