
The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Wilbur: The King in the Ring is a comedic documentary, which wrestles with the worldwide obesity plight. Wilbur McDougall, a former pro-wrestler, agrees to let his best friend J. Ollie Lucks make a documentary about his gastric sleeve surgery and subsequent transformation. But in order to stay literally half the man he was, Wilbur will be forced to maintain a healthier lifestyle while Ollie’s altruistic intentions verge on exploitative.
Ratings
IMDb9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- J. Ollie LucksDirector
- Julia ParnellDirector
Cast
- Wilbur McDougallCast
- J. Ollie LucksCast
Themes
wrestlingweight loss