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Jerry and Rita Alter, now deceased, are suspected of having stolen artworks in the 80s, including Willem de Kooning’s Woman-Ochre

Victor Higgins "Aspens" and Joseph Henry Sharps "Indian Boy in Full Dress," stolen from the Taos museum, were hung inside the couples home until 2017.

What happened to two Taos Society of Artists paintings after they were stolen from the Harwood Museum of Art 39 years ago? Stayed tuned: Last week the FBI agreed to

"Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West" (not rated, 1 hour, 39 minutes, On Demand) Wild horses in America are headed toward eradication, caught in a battle over land and special interests. Rounded up by helicopters, losing their natural habitat, and separated from their families, the horses are in danger of fading away into history. This immersive multi-year documentary expedition by filmmaker Ashley Avis seeks to uncover the truth in hopes to protect them.

The drama of how Jerry and Rita Alter stole a priceless de Kooning in 1985 is just the tip of the iceberg of strangeness.

Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls trade barbs in Hulu hoops comedy remake; "The Thief Collector" recounts an art world mystery; the oddball drama "Giving Birth to a Butterfly" is not quite Lynchian.

The Boulder International Film Festival returns with something for everyone, including Jewish audiences.

The past year has been challenging, but there were a few notably bright spots. Check out our list of good news moments from 2022.

Jerry and Rita Alter were New York City retirees who traveled the world. A stolen painting worth over $100 million was found behind their bedroom door.

"We knew instantly that it had to come back," said David Van Auker, upon learning he may have bought a stolen Willem de Kooning painting.