From ancient Chinese sculpture to the modern Broadway stage, cats have long been a source of inspiration for artists. This unusual film juxtaposes famous depictions of cats from the Museum's collection with their contemporary counterparts. Curators and staff muse on our feline friends' legendary stubbornness and implacable curiosity, their endless capacity for mischief, and ultimately how they have held our attention for millennia.
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Robin Lehman Director · Sam Pollard Editor Victor Kanefsky Editor
United States release January 1, 1983 · Produced in United States · Production The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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ABC Video Enterprises
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 1, 1983
Premiere · Columbus Film Festival (Bronze Plaque)
United States
January 2, 1983 · Premiere · Houston Int'l Film Festival (Bronze Award)
January 3, 1983 · Premiere · Cindy Award Competition (Bronze Award)
January 4, 1983 · Premiere · Int'l Film and TV Festival of New York (Silver Award)
November 29, 1983 · TV · Nickelodeon
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