Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Name: Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott
Director: Betsy Bayha
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-01-21
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Judith Scott

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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.

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