The singular career of elusive African-American art star David Hammons is chronicled from Watts rebellion-era 1960s L.A. to his global prominence today. Artists, curators, and critics uncover Hammons’ category-defying practice, rooted in a deep critique of American society and the elite art world.

Focused on an artist who has always escaped definition, this loving documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of an icon from archival footage and expert interviews. Between the creation of objects and performances, his practice opens our eyes to questions of freedom, in the gallery and beyond.