David Lynch: The Art Life offers an intimate look into the formative years of one of cinema’s most enigmatic directors. From his idyllic small-town childhood to the dark streets of Philadelphia, Lynch reflects on the experiences that shaped him. Blending his art, music, and early films, the documentary provides a deeper understanding of his creative world. As Lynch states, “I think every time you create something you go with ideas and sometimes the past can conjure those ideas and color them, even if they’re new ideas, the past colors them.”