The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz

2010 | 56 minutes | 10.0 ★ (1)

The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz
  • Overview

    The Emmy-winning story of how an American treasure hunter and a Mexican artist transformed a dying desert village into a home for world-class art.

  • Release Date

    01 September 2010

  • DirectingScott Petersen
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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