Art & Krimes by Krimes (2022) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2022 · 85 min · English

Directed by

Alysa Nahmias

Starring

Gilberto Rivera, Jared Owens, Jesse Krimes, Russell Craig

While incarcerated, artist Jesse Krimes hides his talent, creating stunning artworks—including a massive 40-foot mural—from readily available materials. He ingeniously evades prison authorities, smuggling each piece to freedom and only revealing the complete masterpiece once released. His art quickly gains worldwide recognition, but Jesse remains at risk of returning to prison for the remainder of his life as he confronts the challenges of the outside world.