The Claw
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Dear Friends of Casket Cinema,
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)
The Cinema will open its doors at 7:30pm and the film will begin at 8pm.
When: November 19th 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
Next up at Casket Cinema
October 15th, Get out the Vote Shorts Showcase, 730pm (Local leaders in attendance TBA)
Nov 19th, The Claw 730pm (Director Phil Harder in Attendance)
Dec 10th, Searching for the Light, 730pm, (MN Director Andres Para in attendance)
Jan 14th, 42 Cats from Qatar, 730pm. (Local Cat shelters will be invited)
Feb 11th, 2027- #Whileblack 730pm (Special Guests TBA)
March 11th 2027 Amnesty Intl. fundraiser -Film TBA 730pm
April 2027 Go to MSPIFF - No Movie
May15th, 2027 Sign Painters at Art A Whirl, 730pm (Participant, Phil Vandervaart in attendance)
June 17th, 2027 Outdoor 16mm Trailer Explosion 9pm (Curator Mark Har in Attendance)
As always please BYOB!
see yah,
Mark & Wilbur
dudes at Casket Cinema
http://www.casketcinema.com
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)
The Cinema will open its doors at 7:30pm and the film will begin at 8pm.
When: November 19th 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
Next up at Casket Cinema
October 15th, Get out the Vote Shorts Showcase, 730pm (Local leaders in attendance TBA)
Nov 19th, The Claw 730pm (Director Phil Harder in Attendance)
Dec 10th, Searching for the Light, 730pm, (MN Director Andres Para in attendance)
Jan 14th, 42 Cats from Qatar, 730pm. (Local Cat shelters will be invited)
Feb 11th, 2027- #Whileblack 730pm (Special Guests TBA)
March 11th 2027 Amnesty Intl. fundraiser -Film TBA 730pm
April 2027 Go to MSPIFF - No Movie
May15th, 2027 Sign Painters at Art A Whirl, 730pm (Participant, Phil Vandervaart in attendance)
June 17th, 2027 Outdoor 16mm Trailer Explosion 9pm (Curator Mark Har in Attendance)
As always please BYOB!
see yah,
Mark & Wilbur
dudes at Casket Cinema
http://www.casketcinema.com
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