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The Mask

2/17/2026 | 8m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Examine the lucha libre mask as both art and identity.

This episode explores the lucha libre mask as an artistic extension of a wrestler’s spirit and identity. It examines the craft of building a luchador persona, blending visual design and physical performance. Highlighting Rey Misterio Sr.’s legacy of elegance and self-promotion, the story also features Lady Lee’s mask maker who reveals the intimate process of creating a mask and persona.

02/17/2026 | Rating NR

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Legends of Lucha Libre is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

The Mask

2/17/2026 | 8m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

This episode explores the lucha libre mask as an artistic extension of a wrestler’s spirit and identity. It examines the craft of building a luchador persona, blending visual design and physical performance. Highlighting Rey Misterio Sr.’s legacy of elegance and self-promotion, the story also features Lady Lee’s mask maker who reveals the intimate process of creating a mask and persona.

02/17/2026 | Rating NR

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