While locked-up for six years in United States federal prison for a drug offense, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monumental works of art that are smuggled out, piece-by-piece—including an astonishing 30-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel, and The New York Times—only seeing them in totality upon coming home. As Jesse's work captures the art world's attention, he struggles to adjust to life outside. Jesse’s journey lays bare the dehumanizing experience of the justice system, and enduring human resilience. The story unfolds in original footage as well as animation, which is created by the filmmakers in collaboration with artist Jesse Krimes.