- Doors at 7:00 pm
- Movie Starts at 7:30 pm
- Special Guest - Director Phil Harder - will converse with Casket Cinema co-founder Mark Wojahn after the screening.
- Donation of $15-20 will go to pay the filmmaker - Philip Harder!
- Please bring friends and BYOB. Admission is by donation.
Casket Cinema pins you to the mat in November with the MN-made documentary “The Claw”. This documentary was one of the “Bests of Fest” selection at the MSPIFF and 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 November 19th 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 fascinating evening of local film, especially to those who love the early days of pro-wrestling.
What: the film ‘The Claw’ (2024) 93 minutes (HD)
Time and Location
The Cinema will open its doors at 7:30pm and the film will begin at 8pm.
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. Get full details on our Location page.
Special Guest
Special guests: Special guests are director Phillip Harder, he will converse with Casket Cinema co-founder Mark Wojahn after the screening.
Links
Philip Harder - Director - Wikipedia - Website - IMDB - Instagram - Rotten Tomatoes
Press
- “…the heartbreaks and triumphs of people who fought in the ring.”
Chris Hewitt, STAR TRIBUNE
- “Raschke grapples with life, legacy.”
Ross Raihala, PIONEER PRESS
- “Mr. Raschke, … is old-school all the way”
David Carr, NY TIMES
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Trailer
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