Paper & Glue

A documentary that follows acclaimed French artist JR around the globe

2021 | Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes | Rating: NR

“Paper & Glue” is a feature-length documentary that follows acclaimed French artist JR around the globe as he builds some of his most monumental projects, challenging perspectives and uniting communities through his thought-provoking work.

From early illicit graffiti videos captured on Paris rooftops at night, to the US-Mexico border, to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, to a current collaboration at a California supermax prison, the film follows JR as he turns these communities inside out, turning images of residents into eye-catching and immersive art installations.

In “Paper & Glue,” JR uses his vision and style to desensitize the general public’s “out of sight, out of mind” approach to those who are suffering. JR uses his platform to weave together these emotionally reflective present-day portraits to represent the global voice of women and men unheard.

““Paper & Glue” benefits from the earnest enthusiasm of JR, whose eagerness and energy are matched by the strength of his convictions.”
– VARIETY

The Emmy Awards

Nominated for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary & Best Documentary, 2022

Real Screen Awards

Nominated for Non-Fiction: Arts & Culture, 2023

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