Pete's Castle

Film Synopsis

PETE’S CASTLE tells the story of Pete Kelley, creator of Kelley Castle in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The film follows Pete and his brother Pat as they tour around the castle and recount the process of putting the castle together, piece by piece. Enjoy this amusing synthesis of old-world classical sensibilities and folksy American pragmatism and humor.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Let's Make Something!

The Honorable Distillery

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Let's Make Something!

PWPL – Shiras Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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