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Driven to Abstraction

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Two women become caught up in a multimillion dollar art scam.

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Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com 08/28/2020
1/4
This straight-faced documentary recounts one of the art world's most notorious scandals in the most anemic way possible. Go to Full Review
Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam 11/27/2020
2.5/4.0
However, patience does have its rewards as eventually the story straightens out and proves quiet interesting as the machinations behind this intriguing forgery caper is revealed. Go to Full Review
Ron Wilkinson It's Just Movies 09/30/2020
8/10
As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it turns out that reality is too. Go to Full Review
Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene 09/17/2020
B-
It slowly comes together, but in a painfully methodical and emotionally remote sort of way. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 08/31/2020
You don't have to be an art collector or a fan of these painters to enjoy this movie, because the documentary shows the pitfalls of being dazzled by a famous name and assuming that the name automatically equals authenticity. Go to Full Review
Josiah Teal Film Threat 08/29/2020
6/10
Driven to Abstraction, more than anything, is a film for art aficionados. Go to Full Review
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01/24/2021 Fascinating story presented in an illuminating way. Definitely worth watching. See more 01/24/2021 Fascinating look into one of the great art scandals of our times! "Driven To Abstraction" presents an intriguing story with interesting characters which moves quickly to reveal the events that brought about the downfall of one of New York's most prestigious art galleries. Highly recommended! See more 01/23/2021 An entertaining and informative ride through the twists and turns of the art world and how forgeries get sold. See more 01/23/2021 A fascinating and thorough telling of an amazing story of fraud and deception in the art world that spanned decades and fooled experts and buyers alike. Well told with a wealth of interviews from art world insiders. Highly recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two women become caught up in a multimillion dollar art scam.
Director
Daria Price
Distributor
Grasshopper Film
Production Co
Under The Sign
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2020, Limited
Runtime
1h 24m
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