Plucked Additional Details Runtime: 1 Hr. 24 Min. Rating: Release Year: 2019 Film Info: Screening Format: DCP Director: Joel Van Haren Producer: Joel Van Haren 10/22 SCREENING NOW ON STANDBY - TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE Cast member Frank Almond in attendance for screenings! In 2014, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond was attacked and robbed of the one-of-a-kind Lipinski Stradivarius violin—worth an estimated $5 million—that was on loan to him. Not only does Plucked document this infamous local heist, but it also informs us about both the irreplaceable instrument and the motivations behind stealing priceless art. The FBI and Milwaukee’s finest were in a race against the clock because they knew if the instrument was moved it was likely gone forever. "At a fleet 84 minutes, PLUCKED maintains suspense about the ultimate fate of the Lipinski Strad." - The Daily Beast "The story of this theft is interesting and something that really couldn't be made up. PLUCKED is another documentary that uses a different story to make a commentary about the racial and economic divide in an American city." - Film Threat Community Partners: Historic Milwaukee, United Performing Arts Fund, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Share About Milwaukee Film Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and Cultures & Communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live. Learn More