The World of Piri Thomas

In "The World of Piri Thomas," the tumultuous life of an unapologetic Puerto Rican artist is laid bare for the camera. Born into a world of struggle and poverty in Spanish Harlem's ghetto, Piri Thomas navigates the dark alleys of his own past as ex-con, junkie, and poet - a complex tapestry woven from his experiences with art and addiction. This unflinching look at one man's journey offers a searing portrait of life on the fringes of society, where the lines between beauty and brutality are constantly blurred.