Independent Lens | HERB & DOROTHY | Behind the Scenes | PBS

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, Herb and Dorothy Vogel travel the festival circuit with filmmaker Megumi Sasaki, sharing their passion for art and the story of their extraordinary lives. At museums and theaters across the country they are feted by crowds of artists, collectors and admirers.

HERB & DOROTHY premieres Tuesday, October 13 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.

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[flickerman68]

@novanovalove :)

[novanovalove]

Herb and Dorothy: Couple of the Century

[leebax]

Really compelling on many levels. Art often seems inaccessible when it hangs in museums, and the Vogels changed all that by wanting to possess it and make the experience more intimate. Couldn't ask for a better art critic than the Vogels!

[randyroom]

truly an amazing story!!!!!

[Tracymmo]

Oh, I wish I'd seen the film when it was showing at the National Gallery of Art in DC! Looking forward to seeing this film soon.