Tehachapi

This documentary drama follows French visual artist JR as he launches an art project inside Tehachapi, a high-security prison in Southern California. Through the creation of a large mural, JR collaborates with the inmates to collect their stories and portraits. The film explores the prison environment and examines themes of redemption and hope, focusing on men including those serving life sentences for crimes committed as minors.

JR directed the film, which follows his previous works Faces Places and Paper & Glue in chronological order. He also appears in the movie as himself. The production was a joint effort between France and the United States, involving production companies such as Ciné-Tamaris, MK Productions, Quiet, and Social Animals. The project was produced by Marc Azoulay, Rosalie Varda, and Marco Berrebi, with a total credited crew of 58 people.

Released on June 12, 2024, the film has a runtime of 92 minutes. It has been well received by audiences, maintaining a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb based on 181 votes and a score of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 21 votes.