Brillo Box (3 ¢ off) is a 2016 documentary short film directed and written by Lisanne Skyler. It is produced by Sheila Nevins, Tristine Skyler and Judith Black under HBO Documentary Films. The film revolves around the Brillo soap pad boxes designed by pop art icon Andy Warhol, which—despite being refused by companies when initially produced—sold for $3 million at Christie's auction.
It was shortlisted with ten other short films from 69 entries submitted to the 89th Academy Awards in Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) category.
Synopsis Brillo Box (3¢ off) follows a yellow Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from a Skyler family's living room to a record-breaking Christie's auction, blending personal narrative with popular culture, and exploring how we navigate the ephemeral nature of art and value.Trailer on Vimeo posted by California Film Institute
The film shows and discusses Warhol's work and ideas, and how the culture has accepted his work as a lasting commentary on society and consumerism in art. Artist Peter Young is also featured in the documentary.BRILLO BOX (3¢ OFF), TRACKING THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF AN ICONIC ANDY WARHOL SCULPTURE FROM ONE FAMILY’S LIVING ROOM THROUGH THE GLOBAL ART MARKET, DEBUTS AUG. 7, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO|Medium
Accolades Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) - Shortlisted.
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Brillo Box (3 ¢ Off) at HBO