Darren Antola of Kenilworth Produces Wrestling Documentary

Kenilworth resident, Darren Antola produced “350 Days,” a documentary about professional wrestling in the 1980’s. Antola is a noted boxing cut man who has worked with such champions as Kendall Holt & Yuri Foreman and acted as an agent for Riddick Bowe. Antola has moved into the wrestling world as a promoter and now filmmaker.

In “350 Days,” pro wrestling legends peel back the curtain to reveal the severe toll that working on the road 350 days a year took on their bodies, families, marriages and psyches. This compelling documentary chronicles their struggles to survive the chaos of 1980s era wrestling. Living a rock and roll lifestyle, they faced nightly temptations, battled their vices, and were absentee parents and spouses while chasing dreams of fame and fortune.

In their own words, with the cutting insight and sharp wit one would expect, these gentle giants tell their harrowing, yet often darkly humorous, tales as marriages dissolve and relationships with their children are strained, sometimes permanently. Such is the life of the professional wrestler; such is life itself.

Included in the film are legendary icons Bret “Hitman” Hart, “Superstar” Billy Graham, “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, JJ Dillon, Tito Santana, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, George “The Animal” Steele, Abdullah The Butcher, Wendi Richter, Lex Luger, Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff, Marty Jannetty, Lanny Poffo, “The Masked Superstar” Bill Eadie and Ox Baker.

Released on April 2, 2019, “350 Days” is now available on iTunes, as well as on BluRay and DVD at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and other online retail sites. Release dates for additional streaming platforms will be announced soon.

For more information about the documentary, visit the “350 Days” official website at 350daysthemovie.com.

Submitted by Kathleen Czarnecki