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Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

From a lifetime of institutionalization to international acclaim in the art world, Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott is an intimate portrait of a compelling, eccentric and talented individual who has prevailed in the face of daunting odds.

2006

0h 26min

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