Art Theft with a Twist

Documentary of the Week | May 22, 2020

The documentary “The Painter and the Thief” explores a strange relationship when an artist chooses to make a portrait of the gangster who stole her work. Filmmaker Benjamin Ree achieves a remarkable intimacy filming in the quiet spaces of a studio and couples therapy. This film is a testament to the power of art.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers 

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