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The Maine Event

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Length: 00:06:45

Several times a month, art dealer Rob Elowitch becomes Robbie Ellis, "America's Sexiest Sexagenarian Superstud," a legend in Maine's independent wrestling circuit. Read the full description.

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Many people in Maine are familiar with Robbie Elowitch. Some know him as the co-owner of Barridoff Galleries, an auction house for fine art. To others he is known as a hero in the amateur professional wrestling scene. To all, he is an individual who is well into retirement age. Can time stop Robbie from pursuing his passions? Zachary McCune brings us the story from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. 

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Many people in Maine are familiar with Robbie Elowitch. Some know him as the co-owner of Barridoff Galleries, an auction house for fine art. To others he is known as a hero in the amateur professional wrestling scene. To all, he is an individual who is well into retirement age. Can time stop Robbie from pursuing his passions? Zachary McCune brings us the story from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. 

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