The Iron Claw and Modern American Folklore
How Von Erich family wrestling movie ‘The Iron Claw’ is about the ideas of American folklore, the constructs of myth cultivated in the USA over centuries. Essay by Matthew Peyton.
Read MoreHow Von Erich family wrestling movie ‘The Iron Claw’ is about the ideas of American folklore, the constructs of myth cultivated in the USA over centuries. Essay by Matthew Peyton.
Read MoreWriter-director Sean Durkin presents the tragic true story of the Von Erich professional wrestling family that is guaranteed to make you cry. Zac Efron stars. Review by Joseph Wade.
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