This is a documentary that was released in 2010 and is about street art and some of its greatest producers. This film is also nominated for an Academy Award this year. This movie was actually directed by one of the most famous street artists’ that goes by the name Banksy. Not only is he the director, but he is also a main character. Another main character in this documentary is Thierry Guetta, also known as Mister Brain Wash. Theirry is a documentary film maker, but he has never actually made a film. All he has ever done is tape people, and he is telling everyone he is making a documentary about street art. He wants more than anything to find Banksy and film him. Once he is introduced to Banksy by another street artist, he is allowed to film him. The fact that he was able to film Banksy was unprecedented because Banksy would never let anyone besides the people he works closely with know who he is in order to protect himself from the law because his street art isn’t always legal. During the film Banksy’s voice is altered and his face is blurred out. Towards the middle of the documentary Thierry starts creating street art and becomes obsessed with it. He wants to open an art show after he was inspired by the large success of Banksy’s show. At this point it seems a few other street artists are annoyed with Theirry because he is obsessed with getting attention for his artwork and not so much the artwork itself which isn’t the goal of most street artists. Theirry’s show was a huge success and he made a good chunk of money selling his paintings at the show. Banksy has created many controversial pieces of art and has also put a spin on famous art pieces, and they all make a clear statement. Here are some of his pieces:
This is a great documentary to watch and can inspire the artist in you. There are great visual pieces in this film and you get an exclusive inside look at what it is like to be a street artist.
Here is the link for the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsnX63KK2y0
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