A documentary film by

Writer/Director Joseph M. Medeiros

Executive Producer: Justine Medeiros

“Director Joe Medeiros delves deeply into the most dramatic art theft of the 20th century, telling a long-forgotten tale with wit, vigor and determination to uncover old secrets. This fascinating true story ... makes for an unforgettable documentary."  

“I'll be very interested to see what this missing piece... turns out to be.”

-Richard Lacayo

Critic

TIME  Magazine

-Milton Esterow

Publisher

ARTnews  Magazine

“Joe and Justine Medeiros are first-rate reporters who have done an extraordinary investigation and produced a fun, fascinating film about one of the most spectacular art thefts in history.”

BECOME PART OF MONA LISA’S HISTORY

Vincenzo Peruggia became a part of the Mona Lisa’s story when he stole her in 1911.  And now you can become part of it too by making a small donation to this project.  We need funds to purchase the rights to archival images and video as well as money to hire graphic artists and other people to help us finish the film. By being a donor to this project, you will receive a thanks in the credits. Your name will be forever linked to the first feature length film to tell the true story of this remarkable event.

The Greater Philadelphia Film Office, a 501 C 3, organization, is proud to serve as a fiscal agent for The Missing Piece. Please make contributions payable to the “Greater Philadelphia Film Office” with “The Missing Piece” in the memo line.

Contributions to the Film Office pursuant to this solicitation are primarily for the support of The Missing Piece that has been approved and is being sponsored by the Film Office in accordance with its purposes and guidelines. Contributions may be tax deductible.

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