The Desert of Forbidden Art Opens in New York

Documentary on Russian Art will air April 5 on Independent Lens

The Desert of Forbidden Art, by filmmakers Amanda Pope and Tchavdar Georgiev tells the incredible story about a group of visionary Soviet-era artists and one man who risked his life to rescue their work.

Coming to Independent Lens on April 5, the documentary has its theatrical release in New York starting on Friday at the Cinema Village.

For background, check out this recent feature in The New York Times.