JR's Documentary 'Paper & Glue' Chronicles His Street Art Career
The documentary 'Paper & Glue' about French street artist JR premiered on December 10, 2021, on MSNBC and is now screening in US theaters. The film traces JR's journey from illegal graffiti in Paris to international acclaim, featuring archival footage and photos from his adolescence. It highlights recent works like 'Greetings from Giza' in Egypt, 'La Ferita' at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, and a piece on Palazzo Farnese in Rome. JR's collaboration with actor Timothée Chalamet at the Oscars elevated his profile, following his 2018 documentary 'Visages, Villages' with Agnès Varda. Angelina Jolie attended the Los Angeles premiere and praised the film on Instagram, emphasizing art's inclusive and people-centered nature. The documentary underscores JR's mission to give voice to the unheard.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Paper & Glue' premiered December 10, 2021 on MSNBC
- Now screening in multiple US theaters
- Film includes archival photos and videos from JR's teenage years
- JR started with illegal graffiti in Paris
- Recent works include 'Greetings from Giza' in Egypt
- Installation 'La Ferita' at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
- Work on facade of Palazzo Farnese in Rome
- Collaboration with Timothée Chalamet at the Oscars
- Previous documentary 'Visages, Villages' (2018) with Agnès Varda
- Angelina Jolie attended LA premiere and commented on Instagram
Entities
Artists
- JR
- Agnès Varda
- Timothée Chalamet
- Angelina Jolie
Institutions
- MSNBC
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Palazzo Farnese
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Giza
- Egypt
- Florence
- Italy
- Rome
- Los Angeles
- United States