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The glory of SLAM!, Robert Lepage's ode to wrestling

La Presse journalist Dominic Tardif joins Elamin to share what learned from talking to Lepage about wrestling and more.

Dominic Tardif talks about Quebec director Robert Lepage's latest show, and why wrestling is so watchable

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 14:  Director Robert Lepage attends the 'Triptych' (Triptyque) photocall during the 64th Berlinale International Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 14, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)
Director Robert Lepage attends the 'Triptych' (Triptyque) photocall during the 64th Berlinale International Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 14, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)

The director Robert Lepage is one of the giants of Quebec's theatre scene.

He is also a giant wrestling fan — and now, he's bringing his passion for wrestling to a wider audience.

Lepage is presenting a new show and a museum exhibit dedicated to the integral place of wrestling in Quebecois society in Montreal this April.

La Presse journalist Dominic Tardif spent a day with Robert Lepage. He joins Elamin to share what learned from talking to Lepage about wrestling and more.

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Interview with Dominic Tardif produced by Jess Low.