"The Death Tour" documentary explores the gruelling journey of professional wrestling hopefuls through remote Indigenous communities in Canada's far North. The documentary delves into themes of strength, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams amid adversity.
Each winter, when the lakes freeze over, a motley gang of professional wrestlers leaves Winnipeg on a one-of-a-kind wrestling trip through remote Indigenous communities of Northern Manitoba. Wrestling insiders call it the ‘Death Tour’ – both for the physical hardships endured on the road and the emotional toll it takes on those who experience it. Famous for its star-studded alumni, the trip offers wrestlers a rare taste of fame and a chance to see if they have what it takes to make it in professional wrestling. This deeply personal documentary travels through Canada’s frozen North and into the wrestlers’ minds as they battle the elements, each other, and the impacts of our colonial past.

https://www.deathtourdoc.com/
Directed by: Stephan Peterson & Sonya Ballantyne
Produced by: Stacey Tenenbaum
Showcase: World premiere, Slamdance festival, Cinema du Parc, the San Francisco DocFest 2024.