The collector an investigation of the brilliant, passionate, and sometimes difficult personality behind the Barnes collection
(2010, original release: 2009)

Nonfiction

DVD

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DVD/DOCUMENTARY/COLLECTOR

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Home Box Office, [2010]
©2010
EDITION
Widescreen
DESCRIPTION

1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in

LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Proceeds benefit the Barnes Foundation

The HBO documentary follows Dr. Albert C. Barnes from his humble Philadelphia beginnings to his breakthrough medical discovery, and onto his whirlwind collection of art and the formation of his legendary educational foundation. Narrated by John Lithgow, this film explores the reasons behind Barnes's "experiment in education", his progressive beliefs as an industrialist and educator, and the radical introduction of modern art to his American audience. Discover the many ways in which the personality of Dr. Barnes continues to shape the mission and philosophy of the Barnes foundation, and encounter a collection unlike any other

Original score comosed and produced by Doug Katsaros ; cameraman Ryo Murakami ; line producer Joshua E. Cohen ; associate producer Katie Melone

DVD, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby digital, English 2.0

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