Virtual Brooklyn Film Festival

Animation Block #2

Available in 21d 22h 23m 31s
Available May 30, 2026 4:00 AM UTC
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Inspired by real social media content, The Wrestler follows a child navigating pressures such as influencer culture, peer comparison, and societal expectations around body image.

Inside the ring, the girl confronts monsters born from comments, diet culture, and influencer ideals—each one echoing the algorithmic voices that distort her self-worth.

The Wrestler is both a coming-of-age story and a call for accountability—spotlighting the urgent need to safeguard young people growing up in algorithm-driven spaces.

  • Runtime
    3 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    World
  • Director
    Ilyssa Berger Wilson, Tyler Maxson