The Weirdo Hero (2015)
40m
Running Time
August 31, 2015Release Date
Plot.
After winning the title championship a successful wrestler struggles with depression as his real world responsibilities come crashing down around him. Fighting with undiagnosed depression and treading water financially his efforts are made harder by an animated version of his self doubt terrorizing him until he finds himself on the edge of something drastic.
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Cast & Crew.
Theo Francon
Fabulous Frankie Myers
Hayley Gray
Gina
Brady Roberts
Gary
Ty Olsson
Harold the Hare
Briana Buckmaster
Security Guard Jules
Phyllis Ramie
Nurse Tammy
Allixandra East
Sandra
Byron Kopman
Cinematographer
Details.
Release DateAugust 31, 2015
StatusReleased
Running Time40m
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Wiki.
The Weirdo Hero is a 2015 Canadian independent theatrically released short film about a professional wrestler dealing with depression. The film uses animation together with live-action. The film stars professional wrestler Theo Francon in the lead role as "Fabulous" Frankie Myers, a play on his real life ring name "Ravenous" Randy Myers. The film was partially based on Francon's own life and experiences with depression.