| The Red Canvas | |
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| Directed by | Kenneth Chamitoff Adam Boster |
| Written by | Kenneth Chamitoff |
| Starring | Ernie Reyes, Jr. John Savage George Takei |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million |
The Red Canvas is a martial arts drama about a ruthless Mixed Martial Arts tournament. It is the first film shot and completed on the Red One 4k camera. The film stars Ernie Reyes, Jr.
Johnny Sanchez (Ernie Reyes, Jr.) has a troubled past which manifests in the dissonance between him and his family, particularly with his father and son. As Johnny gets released from prison, his father's garage is going to be shut down. The only way to save it is to fight in the Red Canvas tournament, an MMA event. Amidst preparing for an opponent who can't be defeated, Johnny must deal with the turmoil of his family and answer for mistakes of the past.
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