Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story
| Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kate Kroll |
| Screenplay by | Kate Kroll Aynsley Baldwin |
| Produced by | Kate Kroll Pasha Patriki Michael Paszt |
| Starring | Luna Vachon |
| Cinematography | Claire Sanford Alysha Galbreath Sarah Thomas Moffat |
| Edited by | Aynsley Baldwin |
| Music by | Conan Karpinski |
Production company | Black Moon Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Kate Kroll and released in 2025.[1] The film profiles Luna Vachon, who was a pioneering star of women's professional wrestling until her death in 2010.[2]
The film premiered at the 2025 Canadian Film Festival.[3] It was later screened in the United States at Fantastic Fest.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Film Critics Circle | February 23, 2026 | Best Canadian Documentary | Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story | Nominated | [5] |
References
- ^ Pat Mullen, "Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story – Another Rumble". Point of View, April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Documentary looks at trailblazing female wrestler Luna Vachon". CBC News, November 25, 2025.
- ^ Nicholas Sokic, "Luna Vachon doc among Canadian Film Fest world premieres". Playback, March 5, 2025.
- ^ Lisa Laman, "Fantastic Fest 2025 Missives, Part 1". The Spool, October 3, 2025.
- ^ Andrew Tracy, "Mile End Kicks, ‘Nirvanna’ lead noms for Vancouver critics’ awards". Playback, January 21, 2026.