"Fake It So Real" takes you on a journey deep into the world of independent professional wrestling, where a group of passionate wrestlers in Lincolnton, North Carolina prepare for their biggest show yet. Despite not being paid for their matches, these wrestlers treat their craft with the same dedication and creativity as any artist. As they ready themselves for the ring, they must also confront the harsh realities of working-class life in the South. The film captures the collision of theatricality and reality, revealing the blood, sweat, and tears that go into creating the spectacle of professional wrestling.

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Fake It So Real was released in theaters on January 13, 2012.