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202090 minGdocumentary

Portrayal

202090 minGdocumentary

Thousands of missing paintings belonging to a deceased grandfather are discovered, straining a young man's relationship with his family.

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Thousands of missing paintings belonging to a deceased grandfather are discovered, straining a young man's relationship with his family.

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Billie Mintzdirector

Billie Mintzwriter

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A young man discovers thousands of paintings belonging to his deceased grandfather. This revelation leads him to confront a dark family secret. As he investigates, tensions rise within his family. The documentary, titled "Portrayal," runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2020. It captures the emotional struggle of reconciling art, memory, and familial bonds.

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