Meow Wolf: Origin Story

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Meow Wolf: Origin Story

2018

1h 46m

Documentary

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8 Reviews

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Artists in Santa Fe, N.M., form a collective called Meow Wolf. Their immersive, large-scale exhibitions crack open a profitable niche in the arts industry.

Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

A complex and fascinating look into a convergence of creativity, money, and iconoclasts, Meow Wolf: Origin Story is a tale that to my knowledge has no precedent. And while Meow Wolf might not be to everyone's tastes, they are trailblazers.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 29, 2018

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Other than showing moments of in-fighting, "Meow Wolf: Origin Story" is an almost entirely positive exploration of the collective and their art - but it's an effective one.

Nov 29, 2018

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Rapid-fire visuals adorn an intriguing fringe-culture success story.

Nov 29, 2018

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Pat Padua

Washington City Paper

Jilann Spitzmiller and Morgan Capps aren't afraid to reveal what really drives these one-time DIY pioneers; by the end of the movie, Meow Wolf CEO Vince Kadlubek freely admits he wants to turn it into a billion- dollar corporation. Yay environment!

Mar 15, 2019

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Chris Salce

Film Threat

Meow Wolf: Origin Story is pure art. It is inspiring that these group of artists made something out of nothing and in a very literal sense.

Rated: 9/10

Nov 30, 2018

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Meow Wolf: Origin Story is a hyperkinetic documentary providing an unflinching look at the madcap minds - past and present - behind the wondrous creations ...

Rated: 4/5

Nov 27, 2018

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Artists in Santa Fe, N.M., form a collective called Meow Wolf. Their immersive, large-scale exhibitions crack open a profitable niche in the arts industry.

Director: Morgan Capps, Jilann Spitzmiller
Producer: Alexandra Renzo
Screenwriter: Morgan Capps, Jilann Spitzmiller, Christina Procter
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2019
Runtime: 1h 46m

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