title: NWF Kids Pro Wrestling: The Untold Story
text: # NWF Kids Pro Wrestling: The Untold Story
  
  NWF Kids Pro Wrestling: The Untold Story is a professional wrestling documentary that tells the story of a youth based professional wrestling league that existed in the mid-1980s. It was released in the United States by NWF Films.
  
  ## Synopsis
  
  The documentary (84 min) covers the birth and development of a professional style wrestling league from the mid-1980s that was produced by young teens aging from 12 to 16 years of age. The film covers the rise and fall of a unique wrestling experience for both the fans and kids that were involved. The film includes footage from the original NWF productions as well as current interviews with past NWF participants.
  
  ## Cast
  
  Interviewed for the film were Charley Lane, Michael Ackermann, Matt Kelsey, Chris Hanson, Jason Clauson, John Hoffman, and Leslie Johnson
  
  ## Reception
  
  Internet wrestling reviewer Brian Zane reviewed the documentary and called it fascinating though he found the lack of interviews with the kids parents disappointing.
  
  ## Awards and nominations
  
  Since the film was released on DVD in October, 2005, It has received 13 national and international awards. Among these are:
  
  * 2005, won Best Sports Documentary Award at New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
  * 2006, won ScreenCraft Award for Best Feature Documentary at New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
  * 2006, won Aegis Award at Aegis Film and Television competition
  * 2006, won Accolade Award honorable mention at Accolade Competition
  * 2006, won 2 silver and 1 bronze Telly Award
  