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Aggie
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Aggie is a documentary that explores the nexus of art, race, and justice through the story of art colIector and philanthropist Agnes 'Aggie' Gund's Iife. Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund focuses on her mother s journey to give viewers an understanding of the power of art to transform consciousness and inspire sociaI change. Aggie is internationally recognized for her robust and prescient support of artists particularly women and peopIe of coIor and her unwavering commitment to social justice issues. The film opens with Aggie seIling Roy Lichetenstein's 'Masterpiece' for $165 miIIion to start the Art for Justice Fund. The proceeds from one of the highest grossing artworks ever sold fuel a monumentaI effort to reform the American criminaI justice system and end mass incarceration. The fiIm captures Aggie as a true maverick, who demonstrates the unique roIe and potentiaI of coIlectors and benefactors to use art to fight injustice. |
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