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A pioneer of graphic art, Jim Phillips, known for his bold and eye popping imagery, left an unforgettable mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, California, Jim's journey from publishing his first artwork in 1962 to becoming the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards shaped the golden era of skateboarding. Jim's story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision.

2025 · 1h 30m
Director John Makens

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Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips

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A pioneer of graphic art, Jim Phillips, known for his bold and eye popping imagery, left an unforgettable mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, California, Jim's journey from publishing his first artwork in 1962 to becoming the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards shaped the golden era of skateboarding. Jim's story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision.

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Studio
Remind Productions / Monkey Wrench Films
Released
2025
Run Time
1 hr 30 min
Rated
G
Regions of Origin
United States, Australia, New Zealand
© 2024 Remind Productions

Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio

English (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC), French (France) , German , Japanese , Portuguese (Brazil) , Spanish (Latin America) , Spanish (Spain)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.