A world-weary trucker attempts to bond with his estranged son, while competing in the world arm wrestling championship. Tune in as Chris talks Stallone, crazy story arcs, & montages as the LSCE screens the 1987 cult classic \u201cOver The Top.\u201d Join us!
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\nWorks Cited:
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