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      Taking Venice

      In Theaters Fri May 17 1 hr. 38 min. Documentary TRAILER for Taking Venice: Trailer 1 List
      Reviews At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world's most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving ground in 1964. Alice Denney, Washington insider and friend of the Kennedys, recommends Alan Solomon, an ambitious curator making waves with trailblazing art, to organize the U.S. entry. Together with Leo Castelli, a powerful New York art dealer, they embark on a daring plan to make Robert Rauschenberg the winner of the Grand Prize. The artist is yet to be taken seriously with his combinations of junk off the street and images from pop culture, but he has the potential to dazzle. Deftly pulling off maneuvers that could have come from a Hollywood thriller, the American team leaves the international press crying foul and Rauschenberg questioning the politics of nationalism that sent him there. Read More Read Less Coming Soon In Theaters Fri May 17 Reserve Tickets

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      Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex With audiences expecting more unique footage in similar documentaries today, Taking Venice does not quite stand out from the crowd. However, it's an exciting ride, especially for Rauschenberg fans. Rated: 6/10 Apr 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. The Venice Biennale, the world's most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving ground in 1964. Alice Denney, Washington insider and friend of the Kennedys, recommends Alan Solomon, an ambitious curator making waves with trailblazing art, to organize the U.S. entry. Together with Leo Castelli, a powerful New York art dealer, they embark on a daring plan to make Robert Rauschenberg the winner of the Grand Prize. The artist is yet to be taken seriously with his combinations of junk off the street and images from pop culture, but he has the potential to dazzle. Deftly pulling off maneuvers that could have come from a Hollywood thriller, the American team leaves the international press crying foul and Rauschenberg questioning the politics of nationalism that sent him there.
      Director
      Amei Wallach
      Distributor
      Zeitgeist Films / Kino Lorber
      Production Co
      Display None Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 17, 2024, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 16, 2024