Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Shines A Light On Artist Mindy Alper05:05
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March 02, 2018

Karen Michel

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Among the Oscar nominees for Best Documentary Short is "Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405." It's about Mindy Alper, who has faced down personal challenges to become an acclaimed artist.

Reporter Karen Michel has more.

This segment aired on March 2, 2018.

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