A Wrestling Dad Lives Too Vicariously through His Sons

“The Iron Claw” is the story of a former pro wrestler who couldn’t win the championship belt himself, but tragically makes his sons try and get it for him.
A Wrestling Dad Lives Too Vicariously through His Sons
Kevin Von Erich (Zac Efron) taking out a wrestling opponent in "The Iron Claw." A24/Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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