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Dear Friends of Casket Cinema,Casket Cinema pins you to the mat in December with the Mn-made documentary “The Claw”. This documentary was one of the “Bests of Fest” selection at the MSPIFF. It tells the larger than life tale of James Raschke, an introverted wrestler from the Midwest who transforms into Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest bad guys in the history of pro-wrestling and master of the world-famous Claw hold.
Directed by MN music video director Philip Harder (Prince, Foo Fighters, Tuscaloosa), The Claw uses rare Super 8 family footage, 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations starring Jim Raschke himself, as he narrates and acts out the most outrageous moments of his own extraordinary life.
This film will play on December 5th at 8pm. Special guests are director Phillip Harder, he will converse with Casket Cinema co-founder Mark Wojahn after the screening. This will be a very fascinating event of a local film, especially to those who love the early days of
pro-wrestling.
What: the film ‘The Claw’ (2024) 93 minutes (HD)
The Cinema will open its doors at 7:30pm and the film will begin at 8pm.
When: December 5th at 8pm, doors at 7:30pm. Film at 8pm.
Where: Casket Cinema is located in the art studio of Mark Wojahn. The cinema is in the old Northwestern Casket Building, 681 17th Ave NE #145, Minneapolis, MN 55413, (612)568-3178.
Cost: Donation of $10-15 will go to support the filmmakers.
Special guests: Special guests are director Phillip Harder, he will converse with Casket Cinema co-founder Mark Wojahn after the screening.
Film’s trailer:
Press:
“…the heartbreaks and triumphs of people who fought in the ring.” MORE.�Chris Hewitt, STAR TRIBUNE
“Raschke grapples with life, legacy.” MORE.�Ross Raihala, PIONEER PRESS
“Mr. Raschke, … is old-school all the way” MORE.�David Carr, NY TIMES
Please bring friends and BYOB. Admission is usually by donation unless noted.
We are a micro/studio-cinema dedicated to showing the best in independent films and documentaries. After each screening we delve into the subject with a Q& A with special guests and/or filmmakers.
Please rsvp and get more info to get to this screening at the Casket Cinema Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/Casketcinema
Find us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/Casket cinema
As always please BYOB!
see yah,
Mark & Wilbur
dudes at Casket Cinema
http://www.casketcinema.com
Next up at Casket Cinema
12/5- "The Claw" with special guests director Phil Harder and producer Patrick Riley
Trailer:
1/9- Backyard Trailer Explosion, Curated by Mark Har
2/6- AAFF Tour this year at Casket Cinema!
3/6- Amnesty International Film Tbd
4/3- Go to the Minneapolis Intl. Film Festival!
5/17- (Saturday of Art-A-Whirl) Tbd
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Casket Arts, 681 17th Avenue Northeast,Minneapolis,MN,United States
