Drew: The Man Behind The Poster
Synopsis: DREW: THE MAN BEHIND THE POSTER is a feature-length documentary film highlighting the career of poster artist Drew Struzan, whose most popular works include the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Star Wars movie posters. Telling the tale through exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg and many other filmmakers, artists and critics, the journey spans Drew’s early career in commercial and album cover art through his recent retirement as one of the most recognizable and influential movie poster artists of all time.
Three filmmakers have united to bring this film to life; Greg Boas (Hefty Inc.), Charles Ricciardi (Torino Pictures), and Erik P. Sharkey (Sharkey Productions), assembling one of the most intriguing film lineups and crafting a comprehensive presentation about the artist, the art, the stories behind Drew’s most recognizable creations, as well as a never-before-seen insider’s examination of the industry and the profession of motion picture advertising.
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Rated
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Starring
Steven Spielberg
Harrison Ford
Michael J. Fox
Frank Darabont
Guillermo del Toro
Thomas Jane
Drew Struzan
Directed by
Written by
Charles Ricciardi
Erik Sharkey
Produced by
Edited by
Jeff Yorkes
Composer
Ryan Shore
Christina Stroeh
Cinematographer
Thomas Mumme
Awards
Dragon Con Independent Film Festival - USA - 2014
Best Feature Film
Ridgewood Guild Film Festival - USA - 2014
Best Documentary
Nominations
Hollywood Film Festival - USA - 2013
Best Documentary Feature
Quotes
The Norman Rockwell of movie advertising steps in front of the camera for a long-overdue celebration sure to delight fans and heighten awareness of his legacy. - Peter Debruge , Variety