STRONGHOLD: In the Grip of Wrestling(2009)
In every man, there is a wrestler.
Adult men grapple with social stigmas to pursue their passion for wrestling. Includes an in-depth look at wrestling homoeroticism and homophobia.
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STRONGHOLD: In the Grip of Wrestling
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Adult men grapple with social stigmas to pursue their passion for wrestling. Includes an in-depth look at wrestling homoeroticism and homophobia.
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2009-10-18
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In every man, there is a wrestler.
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