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      Art & Krimes by Krimes

      Released Sep 30, 2022 1h 25m Documentary List
      100% 5 Reviews Tomatometer While locked-up for six years in federal prison, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monumental works of art--including an astonishing 40-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel, and newspaper. He smuggles out each panel piece-by-piece with the help of fellow artists, only seeing the mural in totality upon coming home. As Jesse's work captures the art world's attention, he struggles to adjust to life outside, living with the threat that any misstep will trigger a life sentence. Read More Read Less

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      Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap Although the film is structured as a straightforward biography, Nahmias has infused it with an artistic sensibility as well, gathering a team that has clearly been meticulously chosen. Sep 29, 2022 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills He may be an unusual, Foucault-quoting kind of ex-con, but that doesn’t greatly heighten the ease of making a living as a conceptual artist. Feb 16, 2023 Full Review Michael Ward Should I See It We all can find something to feel inspired by through the work, the words, and the fearless honesty of Jesse Krimes. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2022 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Limited in scope, but hopeful and inspirational. Oct 1, 2022 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue Exploring artistic inspiration and resourcefulness under difficult circumstances, this documentary about redemption and reintegration is earnest yet inspiring. Sep 30, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis While locked-up for six years in federal prison, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monumental works of art--including an astonishing 40-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel, and newspaper. He smuggles out each panel piece-by-piece with the help of fellow artists, only seeing the mural in totality upon coming home. As Jesse's work captures the art world's attention, he struggles to adjust to life outside, living with the threat that any misstep will trigger a life sentence.
      Director
      Alysa Nahmias
      Producer
      Hallee Adelman, Sheila Nevins, Joe Plummer, Patty Quillin, Jenifer Westphal
      Distributor
      MTV Documentary Films
      Production Co
      Ajna Films, Wavelength
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 30, 2022, Limited
      Runtime
      1h 25m
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