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Herb & Dorothy
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Herb & Dorothy

2009 · 89 min Documentary
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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

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Director Megumi Sasaki constructs a portrait through personal archives and interviews, exploring the phenomenon of intuitive collecting. The film relies on the unassuming charm of its subjects, whose humility and shared obsession become the narrative's core.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense that vision and dedication outweigh wealth. It's a quiet celebration of seeing the world differently. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Megumi Sasaki

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Watch attentively, in a calm setting, much like the Vogels lived with their art.

🎭 Cast

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Herbert Vogel

Self

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Dorothy Vogel

Self

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Self

Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace

Self

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Paula Antebi

Self - Herb's Sister

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Will Barnet

Self - Artist

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Robert Barry

Self - Artist

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Lynda Benglis

Self - Artist

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg

Self - Mayor of New York City (archive footage)

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