Kachalka
About the Episode
A journey into the heart of what is widely considered the world's most hardcore gym - Kiev's enormous open-air "Kachalka" gym. This observational film follows the gym's caretaker as he takes us through the enormous scrap-metal site, allowing a glimpse into the workouts of various other local gym goers along the way.
Aired:
11/15/20
| Expires: 11/15/24 | Runtime: 9m 31s
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