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Mexican wrestler overcomes homophobia and machismo in the movie 'Cassandro'

It's the true story of a gay wrestler from El Paso who confronted homophobia and machismo in the Mexican wrestling circuit to emerge a true hero.

Mexican superstar Gael Garcia Bernal stars as that man in the movie 'Cassandro', which is the debut feature film from Roger Ross Williams, already an acclaimed documentary maker.

Talking Movies' Tom Brook has been to meet the director.

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4 minutes