- "This is Independent film making at its best. An exhaustive, unique survey of a passion-driven American subculture."Stewart Nusbaumer, The Huffington Post
"A perfect snapshot of the pain and glory of high school wrestling."
David Moss, FOX News- "My kids got it & couldn't wait to sit down and watch it with me. Real nice job. It was really nicely done."
Erik Burnett, All American & Olympic Medallist - "I would recommend this for coaches, wrestlers, parents--just about anybody--so they have an ideawhat it's like to be on that level."
Jeff Buxton, Head Coach, Blair Academy - "Great movie, great story. It was great to see our sport displayed the way it was. You guys did a great job with it."
Kerry McCoy, Head Coach, University of Maryland - "Pinned is very well done and has some very powerful scenes. I am impressed with the effort of the filmmakers."
Mike Chapman, Wrestling Author and Historian "It's a story that needed to be told. You guys did a great job."
Bobby Douglas, U.S. Olympic Coach & Hall of Fame Wrestler
This is PINNED
What price are Ohio High School wrestlers willing to pay for a championship? Lance, driven by his over-bearing father, has repeated the 8th grade, worked out on Christmas Morning and wrestled with 600-pound bears. Matt, raised by a single mother, trains relentlessly while starving himself in hopes of a title.
"Pinned" is the eye-opening true story of two wrestlers willing to do anything to become champions.
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Dr. Bill Welker Reviews PINNED
We just wanted to share a terrific review from Dr. Bill Welker, 2008 Master of Wrestling and author of "The Wrestling Drill Book." Here it is in its entirety:
“AN AUTHENTIC ATHLETIC SAGA OF WRESTLERS, COACHES, AND PARENTS”Pinned is a film that gives viewers an in-depth look at the...
PINNED on Takedown Wrestling
Recently Mike caught up with Takedown Wrestling while at the NCAA tournament, and gave a great interview & glimpse into the film. The interview starts at around 22:00.pinned at the clash!
Clash National High School Wrestling Duals in Rochester, MN. Stop by our booth if you're at the tournament! You can meet Mike & pick up your very own copy of 'PINNED'--as well as the documentary Takedowns...
Our PINNED Tournament Tour continues this weekend as Mike heads to the Check us out at the Walsh Ironman
Come check us out at the Walsh Ironman tournament this coming FRI & SAT! There's going to be GREAT wrestling from top teams all over the nation, plus a chance to catch up with Mike & grab your very own copy of 'Pinned' for the holidays!Twitter Feed
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