
The First Monday in May
Directed by Andrew Rossi
Produced by Abstract
A visually sumptuous documentary celebrating the artistry, ambition, and human collaboration behind one of the Met's most spectacular fashion exhibitions.
Chronicles the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition in history, "China: Through The Looking Glass," an exploration of Chinese-inspired Western fashions by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton.
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Is The First Monday in May scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is The First Monday in May easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The First Monday in May violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The First Monday in May sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Does The First Monday in May end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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Like The First Monday in May
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The First Monday in May
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The First Monday in May, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The First Monday in May, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The First Monday in May, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































