Meow Wolf: Origin Story

Nov 29 2018 N/A 1h 28m
Documentary

When a group of young DIY artists in Santa Fe can’t find a door into the art world, they blow open an entirely new portal with their grit, passion, and tenacity. Within just a few short years – and with a little help from George R.R. Martin – this group called Meow Wolf ultimately hits a cultural nerve and garners massive, unexpected success with their exhibit, House of Eternal Return.

Plot

A group of artists in Santa Fe, NM become a DIY collective called Meow Wolf. Their immersive, large-scale exhibitions crack open a profitable niche in the arts industry, even as their social mission is challenged by the demands of rapid success. The group's members navigate fracture and loss for years in pursuit of their idealistic vision. When they spark the interest of George R. R. Martin and receive his support to take over an old bowling alley, Meow Wolf builds a massive exhibition with over 140 artists working at a breakneck pace. With the wild success of the House of Eternal Return, Meow Wolf now faces its own internal turmoil as it begins to change the lives of creatives everywhere.

Written by

Morgan Capps, Christina Procter, Jilann Spitzmiller

Directed by

Morgan Capps, Jilann Spitzmiller

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Meow Wolf

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
164
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA