Thousands of high school wrestlers in Pennsylvania begin each autumn with the hope of making it to the PIAA State Championships in Hershey. The journey to obtain one of the most elusive titles in high school athletics is marked by pain, commitment, and sacrifice. The film Takedowns and Falls follows a small cast through one high school wrestling season in Harrisburg, PA, showcasing the sport, the athletes' sacrifice, and the coaches' dedication. It reveals stories of triumph and defeat, pressure and expectation, mental and physical preparation, and personal achievement, as told through the lives and experiences of wrestlers, coaches, and teams.
Takedowns and Falls
Thousands of high school wrestlers in Pennsylvania embark on a journey each autumn, driven by the dream of reaching the PIAA State Championships in Hershey, with only a select few ultimately achieving their goal.
