RISE: THE ARTIST WITHIN

RISE: THE ARTIST WITHIN

A film by Matt Boda

DIRECTED BY

Matt Boda

WRITTEN BY

Matt Boda

PRODUCED BY

Matt Boda & William Fowler

CAST

Davey Johnstone as Patron, Slash as Patron

SYNOPSIS

Rise is a film about an American abstract impressionist painter and found object sculptor. After a bike accident left him a lifelong quadriplegic, he slowly overcame his difficulties to become highly respected for utilizing the tires of his wheelchair to create his works of art.

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VALERIE

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THE CLOWN WITHOUT A MASK

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VINCENT PRICE: THE ORIGINAL THRILLER

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THE CLOWN WITHOUT A MASK

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TEN TRICKS

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THE NECKLACE

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PLANET EARTH CALLING ANA

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COMMUNICARE

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ALICE – THE BIRTHMARK GIRL

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MORI

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