Herb and Dorothy

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Herb and Dorothy

2008

1h 31m

Documentary

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A couple (Dorothy Vogel, Herbert Vogel) redefine what it means to be an art collector.

Critics Consensus

While perhaps not as probing as it could have been, Megumi Sasaki's languidly paced documentary is as entertaining as it is inspiring.

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The movie gives us an eyeful, but the unexamined irony is that the nice old couple can't sell the rest of us on why it's good.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2009

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Lisa Kennedy

Denver Post

Sasaki balances her subjects' yarns with insights into the cultural moment that shaped them and vice-versa, in particular the shift from abstract expressionism to the sparer gestures of minimalist and conceptual art.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 17, 2009

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

If Ripley's Believe It or Not! were still around, Herb and Dorothy Vogel would surely be in it for amassing a world-class art collection on the most ordinary of working-class salaries.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 10, 2009

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Amie Simon

Three Imaginary Girls

Herb & Dorothy Vogel are my new heroes. They prove definitively that anyone can appreciate, love and buy art. Plus, it's clear they adore each other as much as they love their collection.

Mar 9, 2019

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Brandy McDonnell

The Oklahoman

The Vogels are charming subjects whose love of art lights up the screen.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 13, 2018

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Pablo Villaça

Cinema em Cena

A história da paixão incontrolável do casal Vogel por arte contemporânea é algo não só tocante, mas educativo.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 21, 2010

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Audience Member

The greatest 01 hour: and 31 minutes with real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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They didn't think that their collection is investment. They often bought works of artist before they became famous. They thought growth of artists is more important than completeness of their works. They kept in touch with the artists after buying their works. Artists sometimes sold their works at discount price because the artists knew that Herb and Dorothy were not rich. It is amazing that Herb and Dorothy just collected works they like without selling any of them for interests. It's also remarkable that they enjoyed interaction with the artists. Their collection became so big that many museums paid attention to it. Finally they had problem in keeping the works in their apartment and donated them to National Museum. There was no hesitation because they were government worker and their collection was not their investment to get return. They fully enjoyed their collection and they can still enjoy the exhibits free of charge after donation. Herb passed away in 2014 and Dorothy stopped buying collection because she thought it's meaningless to do it without Herb. What a wonderful life they had!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Brilliant bio.....what a fantastic life!!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

I wonder how many more Herb and Dorthy's there are around the word!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

A truly unbelievable story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

A not-so wonderful documentary on the wonderful couple, pushing a wonderful theme

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Megumi Sasaki

Director

Dorothy Vogel

Actor

Herbert Vogel

Actor

Abbey Shaine

Screenwriter

Karl Katz

Executive Producer

Megumi Sasaki

Producer

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Synopsis

A couple (Dorothy Vogel, Herbert Vogel) redefine what it means to be an art collector.

Director: Megumi Sasaki
Producer: Megumi Sasaki
Screenwriter: Abbey Shaine
Production Co: Muse Films & Television, Fine Line Media, ITVS International
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $194.7K
Runtime: 1h 31m