Synopsis
What do Marilyn Monroe's last smoked cigarette and a statue of Prometheus have in common? They are exhibited in museums. This documentary explores the role of museums in modern society with award-winning teacher and museum expert Louis Waldman guiding the viewer through the subject in between visits to four museums in Austin, Texas.
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