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Tehachapi

A photographer gains unprecedented access to a US prison, using art to uplift inmates and share their stories through a powerful aerial photo mosaic, promoting self-reflection and rehabilitation.

In the Tehachapi desert, a photographer, street artist, and filmmaker gains unprecedented access to a high-security US prison. JR's art project gives a voice and platform to inmates, addicted to violence, by bestowing self-respect through art. A temporary photo collage in the courtyard becomes an allegory for internal liberation.

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Info about Tehachapi

Studio(s): Social Animals, MK2 Films

Originally Released: United States, Jun 12, 2024

Production Countries: France, United States

Budget: $250,000.00

Genres:Documentary