Release, runtime and language

2014 · 89 min · English

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Directed by

Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman, Mark Becker

Mark Landis became the most prolific art forger in US history, producing astonishing works over three decades. His creations brilliantly mimic the styles of artists ranging from 15th-century masters to Picasso and Disney. Unusually, Landis didn't sell his forgeries; instead, he gave them away, often posing as a philanthropist, executor, or even a Jesuit priest, successfully deceiving museums nationwide. The scheme unraveled when determined registrar Matthew Leininger uncovered the ruse, forcing Landis to confront the repercussions and a wave of museum professionals questioning his elaborate charade.