In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes formed a remarkable educational institution around his priceless collection of art. Fast forward to 50 years after his death, a powerful group of moneyed interests have gone to court for control of the art. Standing in their way, is a group of Barnes’ former students and a will prohibiting the removal of the paintings.
The Art of the Steal
101 min2009R18+5
In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes formed a remarkable educational institution around his priceless collection of art. Fast forward to 50 years after his death, a powerful group of moneyed interests have gone to court for control of the art. Standing in their way, is a group of Barnes’ former students and a will prohibiting the removal of the paintings.
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