Art & Krimes by Krimes
Witness a masterwork years in the making, from solitary confinement to world-renowned artist
September 30, 2022
85 min
✓ Released 1503 days ago
Documentary
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Alysa Nahmias
Runtime: 85 min
Top Cast
Jesse Krimes
Self
Jared Owens
Self
Gilberto Rivera
Self
Russell Craig
Self
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