Independent Lens | HERB & DORTHY | Film Clip #3

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/herb-and-dorothy

He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With modest means, this couple managed to build one of the most important modern art collections in history. Meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and commitment defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector.

In this clip, Christo and Jeanne-Claude gave the Vogels art in exchange for cat-sitting services.

HERB & DORTHY premieres Tuesday, October 13, 2009 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/herb-and-dorothy

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