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202321 minGdocumentary

Love, Jamie

202321 minGdocumentary

Jamie Diaz, a transgender artist incarcerated in Texas, uses her artwork to forge connections with supporters and express herself despite confinement.

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Jamie Diaz, a transgender artist incarcerated in Texas, uses her artwork to forge connections with supporters and express herself despite confinement.

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Karla Murthydirector

Daniel Cooneycast

Gabriel Joffeecast

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Jamie Diaz, a transgender artist, is incarcerated in Texas. Her artwork reaches beyond prison walls, thanks to a strong friendship that connects her to the outside world. Over 21 minutes, the film captures Diaz’s creative process and the bond she shares with supporters. It details how her art becomes a means of expression and connection amid her confinement.

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