For more than a decade, Judith Scott has been deeply involved in making large, colorful body-like sculptures out of found objects and yarn. Her works are abstract, dense, multilayered and ultimately, a mystery. Judith cannot tell us what inspires her to create these objects. as a woman with Down syndrome, who is deaf and does not speak, these sculptures are Judith's most complex means of communication. Judith is an accidental artist. She spent 35 years institutionalized in her home state of Ohio with no creative outlet whatsoever. It was only in the 1980's when her twin sister Joyce regained custody of Judith and moved her to the San Francisco Bay Area that her creative life began to blossom. Judith's work is now in some of the most prestigious art collections in the world and has captivated the interest of collectors worldwide. Though she is not fully aware of it herself, Judith is famous. Join us on a journey to a realm that is little seen and even less understood -- the creative and personal life of an 'outsider' artist. We'll venture to the studio where Judith creates every day -- and where the local staff tries in vain to keep her from stealing all the magazines; the group home where Judith lives with her boyfriend, Paul, and other adults with developmental disabilities; and art museums around the world where Judith's mysterious and powerful sculptures are captivating audiences. 'Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott' delves deeply into the life of a compelling, eccentric and talented individual who has survived in the face of daunting odds.

Forms: Documentary
Genres: Human Rights, Art
Niches: Disability Culture, Women