“Canvasman” tells the story of a man who is less concerned with doing what is expected of him than he is with living a life that is fueled by passion.
Most people know Rob Elowitch as a lifelong resident of Portland, Maine who runs one of the most respected art auction houses on the East Coast. Through his Barridoff Galleries, he sells great works by artists such as Winslow Homer and Thomas Eakins, to art collectors and museums all over the world. He’s been married for fifty years to his high school sweetheart and has devoted much of his time to developing artistic and cultural programs throughout Maine. He comes from one of Maine’s most accomplished and respected families and is very involved in the Maine Jewish community. He and his wife live in a large brownstone, which is beautifully decorated with priceless works of art. Elowitch is a family man and recently became a grandfather.
But Rob Elowitch has a secret life: He’s a professional wrestler. Even his wife has never seen him wrestle. Although he is now 66 years old, Elowitch travels all over North America and Europe to wrestle under the “mat name” of Robbie Ellis. He takes on men in their twenties in dingy wrestling clubs in primarily working class neighborhoods and defies anyone who thinks age might make him a sucker. Age is incidental to Ellis, not a handicap. And it is in this second career that he finds his greatest lust for life and passion for the world.
“Canvasman” is a portrait of a man who is less concerned with doing what is expected of him than he is with living a life that is fueled by passion and the excitement of the wrestling ring. His journey is one that teaches us that if we follow our hearts, even if they take us in unlikely directions, we can live our lives uninhibited by age and stereotypes and find out who we really are.
More Information and a trailer can be found at - www.canvasmanmovie.com
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A personal thank-you post card with an image of the movie poster on the front and a personal thank-you from the Director.
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Full Size Movie Poster - along with the thank-you postcard, you receive a copy of what will be the official Full Size Movie Poster.
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Signed Limited Edition Poster - along with the previous 2 rewards you will also receive a limited edition poster signed by the Canvasman himself - Robbie Ellis
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Thank-you Credit and Crew Member T-Shirt - along with the previous 3 awards you'll get to see your name on the big screen during the end credits. And to add to your bragging rights we'll give you an official "Crew Member" t-shirt
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Signed DVD - along with all the SWAG listed above - once the DVD is released Robbie will sign a personal copy for you.
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Invite to Sneak Peak Screening - So cool! All the stuff of the "Special Thanks" level and an Invite to a private "sneak peak" screening of the movie - held exclusively for the crew, family and friends in Portland, ME. Come hang with Robbie and the Crew for the first ever full screening of our movie.
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Associate Producer Credit - See your name on the big screen - This package includes all the stuff we've talked about - but you'll see your name in the opening title sequence, in the end credits, on the official movie poster, the dvd package and the web-site.
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Executive Producer Credit - This is the big one - The Title of Executive Producer - This package includes all the stuff we've talked about - but you'll see your name in the opening title sequence, in the end credits, on the official movie poster, the dvd package and the web-site. Along with Lunch with Canvasman Robbie Ellis and Director Gary Robinov the Day of the "Sneak-Peak" Screening.
