Veritas is a feature-length film documenting Lehigh University's 2004-2005 wrestling team and the story of Jon Trenge, who strives to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a National Wrestling Champion for his hometown school. Jon's freshman season is cut short when doctors discover an eye condition so serious that he is told he should never wrestle again or risk losing his eyesight permanently. Jon refuses to accept his doctor's warning and is determined to find a way to wrestle. After undergoing five eye surgeries, he wears homemade protective goggles designed by his father and nearly achieves his goal his sophomore and junior seasons losing in the National Finals.
Jon defeats a former National Champion to earn the most wins in Lehigh's storied wrestling history, but many of his opponents intentionally attack his protective goggles injuring and frustrating him. Jon retaliates and gets disqualified from two matches. However, Jon overcomes this setback by using it as an opportunity to learn about himself and grow as a person. He returns to competition invigorated, and the pursuit of his childhood dream ultimately helps him become the man he wants to be.
Bought the dvd....excellent documentary about wrestling and overcoming heartbreaking adversity. Jon Trenge has the heart and grit of a true champion.
"In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail." -Vince Lombardi
30BAIN30 1 year ago
why are there no comments? I comment on like 50% of vids..... 6843 veiws and 2 comments... wtf
great video, I suggest watching it if you havent
boyofwits 2 years ago
no eye~vision problems we were here +~+~PHS
HaliacetusLeuco 3 years ago