How does this artwork elucidate its Documentary?
In 2021 director Allison Otto began filming The Thief Collector, a documentary about the painting and its theft. "As our team dug deep into the tale, we discovered that the theft itself is just the tip of the iceberg", she said. Van Auker expects that when it is completed and released, a third surge in tourism to Silver City and the store will result. "It would be great to be used as a positive reflection for what our community is about. It’s awesome and amazing that we get to be part of this place, and part of a great story." The filmmakers have reportedly expressed the hope that if the documentary stirs enough interest, the story could be the basis of a fictional feature film.
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