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
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Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
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Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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