Independent Lens 'Stolen' | PBS

In 1990, two thieves dressed as police officers gained entrance to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, successfully executing the largest art heist in modern history. Among the 13 priceless works lifted was Vermeer's The Concert, thought to be the world's most valuable stolen painting.

STOLEN thoroughly explores the theft and the fascinating, disparate characters involved.

STOLEN premieres Tuesday, March 20 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/stolen/

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[spinspinnsugar]

@RebekiaKrum No, still missing.. somewhere in the world but they belong TO the world and we need them back. Compounded is the fact that in Gardner's will it is stated that no artwork in the museum must be moved or replaced, adn so empty frames hang where the priceless art was once showcased.

[iamonlinew]

Is PBS ever going to reshow this? I want so badly to see it.

[RebekiaKrum]

were they ever found?

[IndependentLens]

This looks cool..yet another interesting doc. from Independent Lens.