'The Iron Claw' Criticized for Omission of Chris Von Erich's Story

Real-life Kevin Von Erich, the film's central character, approves of the movie despite not being involved in its production

'The Iron Claw', a drama film about the real-life tragedies of the Von Erich brothers, a family of wrestlers from Texas, omits the story of Chris Von Erich, the youngest of the six brothers who also died young.
The film, directed and written by Sean Durkin, centers on Kevin Von Erich, the only surviving member of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty, played by Zac Efron.
The film explores the family's tragedies and the brothers' struggle to win their emotionally abusive father's love, but critics argue that the omission of Chris' story is a significant oversight.
In real life, Kevin Von Erich, now 66, retired from wrestling in 1995 and moved to Hawaii with his family. He has made occasional public appearances and his two sons are now professional wrestlers.
Despite not being involved in the production of 'The Iron Claw', Kevin Von Erich has given the film and Efron's performance his seal of approval.