Art & Krimes by Krimes

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Art & Krimes by Krimes

Released Sep 30, 2022

1h 25m

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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.

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

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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

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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

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Limited in scope, but hopeful and inspirational.

Oct 1, 2022

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Exploring artistic inspiration and resourcefulness under difficult circumstances, this documentary about redemption and reintegration is earnest yet inspiring.

Sep 30, 2022

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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: Benjamin Murray, Alysa Nahmias, Amanda Spain
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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