God Make an Artist is a short documentary which chronicles the life and work of sculptor and Mississippi native, Benjamin Barnes Watts. The film, 3 years in production, follows Watts through every stage during the creation of an original commissioned statue for the national headquarters of Kappa Sigma in Charlottesville Virginia. The piece also serves to document Ben’s journey from childhood, his faith, and the highs and lows of his career. God Make Me an Artist is an intimate portrait of a celebrated sculptor and the spirit that drives him.
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