
Watch the Lights
A NORTH Wrestling Film
Directed by North East filmmaker Alex Ayre, this gripping behind-the-scenes journey follows NORTH Wrestling through the summer of 2023, leading up to its most ambitious event yet—Thunderstruck. Equal parts thrilling, humorous, and heartfelt, the film showcases the passion and dedication that go into staging a professional wrestling event. "Watch The Lights" has cemented itself as a standout celebration of independent wrestling and filmmaking, earning a Royal Television Society Regional Award nomination. The Film Magazine hails it as "...a must-watch documentary." For newcomers, it offers a fascinating introduction to the artistry of wrestling, while die-hard fans will gain deeper insight into the NORTH Wrestling community—both in and out of the ring.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- wrestling
- sports documentary
- pro wrestling
- north east england
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United Kingdom
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Digital / OTTAvailable via Patreon, and later for free on YouTube.28 Feb 2025
United KingdomGB
- PremierePremiered at the Tyneside Cinema5 May 2024
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Watch the Lights was released on 5 May 2024.
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