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Thomas Lieu, Peter Strauss
Dark Side of the Ring
"Becoming Muhammad Hassan"
Synopsis:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Episode Synopsis:
Just three years post-9/11, Marc Copani sees the highs and lows of wrestling when he's given the chance to portray Muhammad Hassan, a villainous Arab-American character for the WWE.
Nominees:
Thomas Lieu, Peter Strauss
Channel:
Crave
Broadcaster:
Bell Media
Production Company:
Vice Studios Canada
