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May 19, 2006
Press Release
Long awaited documentary about Texas' legendary
Von Erichs/World Class Championship Wrestling to be released.
HEROES OF WORLD CLASS: THE STORY OF THE VON ERICHS
AND THE RISE AND FALL OF WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
is the story of filmmaker Brian Harrison's childhood heroes: The Von
Erich Brothers. It tells of the small Dallas promotion run by Fritz Von
Erich in the 1980's that became the innovator of professional
wrestling's worldwide exposure via television syndication.
With his three oldest sons as the franchise stars, WCCW was one of the
most syndicated shows in the world, until a string of shocking
tragedies drove the family and the promotion down a path no one could have
imagined. Today one Von Erich, Kevin, remains, his four younger brothers
among the stars who found a tragic end in the downfall of World Class.
HEROES OF WORLD CLASS is a story of surviving unspeakable tragedy and a
tribute to an unforgettable era.
Release Date: June 15th, 2006
Available on DVD
Pre-ordering begins May 25th at
www.rightherepictures.com
Total running time: Approximately 2hours 40minutes.
Directed by Brian Harrison
Music by Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble,
Mike Datz, Peter Adams, Jeff Freling
and The Flaming Lips
Media Contact:
Brian Harrison
Harrison@rightherepictures.com
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