Inside the Met
★ 9 · 2021 · 56m · Documentary
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure trove of landmark exhibitions. When COVID-19 strikes, the world shuts down and, for the first time in its history, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another crisis: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice.
Episodes
1. The Birthday Surprise56m · The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 150th birthday is upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the art institution to close its doors for the first time in history, while facing financial losses and a battle to protect artistic treasures.
2. All Things to All People?56m · The Metropolitan Museum of Art confronts its historical record on inclusion, exclusion and diversity in art and staffing.
3. Love and Money56m · The Metropolitan Museum of Art faces a new financial reality following its fall 2020 reopening, with philanthropists and art collectors stepping in to help keep the museum alive.More Like This
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