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: To keep the project hidden, Krimes completed the mural one panel at a time and smuggled each piece out through the prison mail system. He did not see the entire work assembled until after his release.

: Hair gel (specifically styling gel) used to transfer images from newspapers and magazines onto the fabric.

: Since traditional art supplies were banned, Krimes used items smuggled or "stolen" from the prison. Canvases : Prison bed sheets. Art & Krimes by Krimes

The 2021 Emmy-winning documentary features the incredible story of Jesse Krimes, a visual artist who secretly created a massive body of work while serving six years in federal prison . Key Features & Artistic Ingenuity

Directed by Alysa Nahmias, the film is available to stream on platforms like , The Roku Channel , and Prime Video . : To keep the project hidden, Krimes completed

: The documentary integrates inventive animation by Molly Schwartz to bring Krimes’ intricate, surreal internal world and artistic process to life.

The most fascinating aspect of the film is Krimes' resourcefulness in the face of extreme isolation. His primary secret project, Apokaluptein: 16389067 , was a monumental measuring 40 feet long. : Since traditional art supplies were banned, Krimes

: The film's original score by Amanda Jones was created in collaboration with formerly incarcerated musicians.