Biografía de Jean-Michel Basquiat, pintor vanguardista que pasó de ser un joven desconocido que pintaba graffitis en Brooklyn a convertirse en uno de los más controvertidos y famosos de la pintura contemporánea mundial a comienzos de los años ochenta, descubierto por Andy Warhol. Sus exposiciones se convirtireron en un acontecimiento de la escena artística neoyorquina de la época, y sus cuadros fueron adquiridos por importantes museos y coleccionistas privados, mientras él se enfrentaba a una espectacular y fulgurante fama que le sumergió en el mundo de las drogas -adicto a la heroína, el artista murió de una sobredosis a los 27 años de edad-.
Un grupo de jóvenes negros y puertorriqueños conviven en Nueva York, haciendo frente al mundo que les rodea con la música, el "breakdance" y los "graffittis". (FILMAFFINITY)
After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.
Through interviews and guerilla footage of graffiti writers in action on five continents, the documentary tells the story of graffiti from its origins in prehistoric cave paintings thru its notorious explosion in New York City during the 70’s and 80’s, then follows the flames as they paint the globe.
EEUU /// Narra la historia de amor de Zach (Trevor Wright) y Shaun (Brad Rowe) en las playas de California. Zach se enamora del hermano mayor de su mejor amigo. Ambos son surfistas por lo que el roce está asegurado. Mientras tanto, Zach se convierte en “padre” improvisado de su sobrino. Aclamada película independiente que reivindica el derecho de los homosexuales a poder adoptar y a formar una familia.
A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound of Hell (Snoop Dogg) that revolve around the residents of an inner-city neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the afterlife.
A year in the life of troubled Australian graffiti artist Justin Hughes.
Año 3000. Gepetto es un genial inventor de la ciudad de Scamboville que crea a Pinocho: un pequeño robot con la personalidad de un niño de carne y hueso. Pinocho está dispuesto a cualquier cosa para conseguir su sueño: convertirse en un niño de verdad. Geppetto no comprende por qué el malvado alcalde está tan celoso de él, cuando tiene una hija maravillosa. Pero el noble Gepetto no comparte ese sentimiento de odio, más bien compadece del alcalde, lo que hace enfurecer más aún a Scamboli.
Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant's PBS documentary tracks the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The Indecline crew takes you to places unknown to most and exposes the under-belly of a place we call home. Witness our society in decay as its freak inhabitants run amok. Riots, street fights, stabbings, drug addicts, schizophrenics, bilboard alterations, freeway bombing, and all-out chaos will unfold before your virgin eyes. Skateboarders Ragdoll, Vinny Vegas, Sean Eaton, and Matt Ball appear along side Graffiti artists Ges & Kem5, Jase, Chip, Diar, Boker, Kuhr, Natural, and Biter in a diverse display of anti-establishment. Tearing down the foundations of censorship, Indecline goes above and beyond the law to make this video possible. Don't kill the messenger. Accept the truth for what it is... Tragic. Love, Indecline
Metagraffiti is a series of short films about graffiti - but from very surprising and different angles. The films comes from some of the most interesting and creative graffiti writers from Stockholm, Berlin and Copenhagen. They range from the cute to the provocating. Yesterday's graffiti writers are today's film producers and tomorrow's super stars.
Two male graffiti artists are partners in their work, but they are also having a sexual relationship with each other which they haven't disclosed to others.
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
Thierry Guetta es un un francés que vive en Los Ángeles y cuya única obsesión es grabarlo todo con su cámara de vídeo. Poco a poco se va introduciendo en el mundo del arte urbano y llega a conocer a Banksy, el artista urbano más famoso de la historia. En los títulos de crédito oficiales no aparece ningún director o guionista, tan sólo "Un film de Banksy".
Day and night, wholecar or end-2-end -- get involved when Berlins craziest aerosol junkies visit their iron favorites, and the camera won't leave their side.
Pure Hate is an explosive mixture of Berlin’s graffiti scene and shows 70 minutes of the hardest stuff writers from the capital of Germany have to offer. This masterpiece of underground graffiti videos sets new standards and will kick your ass!
Malcolm and Sofia, two determined teens from the Bronx, are the ultimate graffiti-writers. When a rival gang buffs their latest masterpiece, they must hatch a plan to get revenge by tagging an iconic NYC landmark, but they need to raise $500 to pull off their spectacular scheme. Over the course of two whirlwind, sun-soaked summer days, Malcolm and Sofia travel on an epic urban adventure involving black market spray cans, illicit bodegas, stolen sneakers, a high stakes heist, and a beautiful, stoned girl whose necklace is literally their key to becoming the biggest writers in the City.
Celebrated graffiti artists 'Heir' and 'Vain' are superstars in the underground world of San Francisco's Mission District; urban outlaws always on the run. After a clash with the law, they find their lives spinning out-of-control with explosive consequences.
Venturing from Venice Beach to Watts, Varda looks at the murals of LA as backdrop to and mirror of the city’s many cultures. She casts a curious eye on graffiti and photorealism, roller disco & gang violence, evangelical Christians, Hare Krishnas, artists, angels and ordinary Angelenos.
Rune is 14 years old and lives in the suburbs; he is different from the other boys. One day after having a fight with his dad he leaves home to hang out at the docks and be by himself. But he is not the only one there; the slightly older Benjamin is also at the docks painting graffiti on an abandon factory. Intrigued and curious Rune goes over to say hi.
Banksy’s work now reportedly changes hands for millions. But he puts up his street art for free. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you got your hands on one of these? Does it mean you’ve found a winning lottery ticket or just scraped some worthless crap off a wall? Going up against the Art Establishment, Critics, Auction Houses, Gallery Owners and Authentication Boards in a quest for the elusive meal ticket, two filmmakers unwittingly gatecrash the murky and protective world of Banksy. “HOW TO SELL A BANKSY” raises questions of ownership, authentication and the true value of art itself. Through all the chaos and incompetence comes a modern-day, true-story, crime-theft, comedy-caper.
