Summary
Follows the story of Mark Landis, one of the most prolific art forgers in U.S. history. His impressive body of work spans thirty years, covering a wide range of painting styles and periods. While the copies could fetch impressive sums on the open market, Landis isn't in it for money. Posing as a philanthropic donor, Landis has given away hundreds of works over the years to a staggering list of institutions across the United States.Additional Information
| Subjects |
Landis, Mark A,
-- 1955-
Art forgers -- United States -- Biography. Painting -- Forgeries. Biographical films. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher | [New York] :Oscilloscope Laboratories,2015 |
| Edition | Widescreen. |
| Contributors |
Becker, Mark,
film director. Cullman, Sam, film producer, film director. Grausman, Jennifer, film producer, film director. Non Sequitur Productions, production company. Yellow Cake Films, production company. Catapult Film Fund, production company. Motto Pictures, production company. American Documentary, Inc., production company. Oscilloscope Laboratories (Firm), production company, publisher. |
| Other Contributors |
Cinematography, Sam Cullman ; editor, Mark Becker ; composer, Stephen Ulrich. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English In English; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH). |
| Notes |
Title from container. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: Feature length audio commentary with directors Sam Cullman and Jennifer Grausman, and co-director Mark Becker; deleted scenes; post-screening Q&A audio recording with forger Mark Landis; Faux reel, new featurette with film subjects Matt Leininger and Aaron Cowan; theatrical trailer. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; all regions; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround and stereo. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Other | Classic View |