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Veritas

A wrestler's relentless passion for the sport threatens to destroy his most precious asset.

Lehigh University's 2004-2005 wrestling team is the subject of the documentary film Veritas. The story centers around Jon Trenge, a young wrestler determined to become a National Champion for his hometown school. Despite being diagnosed with a serious eye condition that threatens his eyesight, Jon refuses to give up and undergoes multiple surgeries to find a way to continue wrestling. He designs homemade protective goggles and nearly achieves his goal, earning the most wins in Lehigh's history and overcoming setbacks and frustrations along the way.

Info about Veritas

Studio(s): Island Gateway Films, Adidas

Originally Released: United States, Jul 16, 2007

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, Sport