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Jim Phillips. The man needs no introduction, as far as I’m concerned. The legendary artist behind some of skateboarding\u2019s most iconic graphics finally had his life and work captured in Art & Life: The Story of Jim Phillips<\/em>\u2014and if you weren’t able to attend one of the screenings, you can officially own it and take it home yourself.<\/p>\n Pre-sale for the film is live, with DVD and Blu-Ray editions available in a limited run. Do people still have DVD players!?<\/em> I sure as hell do. Peep the trailer below and let’s talk Phillips!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/figure>\n \ud83d\udcbb\u00a0Don\u2019t miss another headline from TransWorld SKATEboarding!\u00a0<\/em>Subscribe to our newsletter<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our\u00a0<\/em>YouTube channel<\/em><\/a>\u00a0for more quality skate content.<\/em>\u00a0\ud83d\udcbb<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe documentary explores Jim\u2019s dynamic life and career, showcasing his iconic work that has defined an era and secured his place in modern art history,\u201d John Makens, the director and visionary behind the film recently told us. \u201cJim\u2019s story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision.\u201d<\/p>\n There\u2019s no denying Jim Phillips helped shape one of\u00a0skateboarding<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0golden eras, and this doc checks all the boxes. Peep the trailer below if you need a little more enticing.<\/p>\n It goes without saying, but\u00a0skateboarding<\/a>\u00a0wouldn\u2019t be the same without the mind of Jim Phillips. And he\u2019s still cranking out art and graphics to this day. From Santa Cruz, California, to the entire world\u2014he\u2019s\u00a0the man behind the hand<\/em>.<\/p>\n I was fortunate enough to see the film in Encinitas, California, as they were touring it, and I was blown away. It’s ripping. It’s heartfelt. It’s a must-watch.<\/p>\n The Screaming Hand and Santa Cruz \u2018Red Dot\u2019 are about as timeless and iconic as graphics get, and we\u2019re barely just scratching the surface of Jim\u2019s work with those. The dude is truly a legend.\u00a0If you weren’t able to attend one of the screenings, get the disc and play it whenever! I’ll do the same.<\/p>\n Get the DVD\/Blu-Ray and any other info you need on artandlifemovie.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Skateboarding<\/a> on Sep 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. 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