Artist & the City

DIR: Justin Joseph Hall
PROD: Laura Davi

Marcellus Hall’s vibrant illustrations are found throughout well-known publications including The New Yorker and Time magazines. A musician with his bands Railroad Jerk, White Hassle, he starts his career in New York City and falls deeply for it, intoxicated by its never-ending inspirations and possibilities. This five-episode, short-form series documents his creative journey as a seven-year-old drawing to a successful working artist.

Marcellus has recorded New York City and his life through his artwork and music, which are featured seamlessly throughout episodes.