
Independent Lens, True Stories
Downside Up
A blue-collar town in Massachusetts reinvented itself in the post-industrial economy by opening the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
At age 85, this unusual art collector continues to search for the work of northern California artists hoping to make his next great discovery.
For 25 years, Nancy Kelly has produced and directed independent documentary and narrative films. She directed and co-produced the critically acclaimed American Playhouse film Thousand Pieces of Gold, which played theatrically in the U.S. as well as in many international film festivals, and was broadcast worldwide. Ms. Kelly also produced and… Show more
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Meet Rene: at age 85, this unusual art collector continues to search for the work of northern California artists, hoping to make his next great discovery. Smitten follows Rene as he opens his private collection to the public, displaying the work without wall labels, so that people are empowered to interact with the art in a direct, personal, and more democratic way.
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