Cassandro True Story: Saúl Armendáriz, The Real Life Gay Wrestler Explained

The Gael García Bernal-led Cassandro is based on the true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a real-life gay wrestler who has long been dubbed the “Liberace of lucha libre.” For viewers who want to get a sense of the origin story of both Armendáriz and his titular wrestling persona, Cassandro is a great place to start. Marking the scripted feature debut of Oscar-winning documentarian Roger Ross Williams’ (Music by Prudence, Life, Animated), Cassandro is one of those feel-good biopics that soars, thanks to the charismatic Bernal’s unwavering commitment to the lead role.