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200793 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Bomb It

200793 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Five continents feature interviews and footage of graffiti artists, tracing the art form's evolution from cave paintings to a global movement.

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Five continents feature interviews and footage of graffiti artists, tracing the art form's evolution from cave paintings to a global movement.

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Jon Reissdirector

Shepard Fairey

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New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was a backdrop for the rise of graffiti as an art form. Artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged during this time, using urban spaces as their canvases. "Bomb It" features interviews and footage of artists from five continents. It traces graffiti's evolution from prehistoric cave paintings to a global movement, addressing the cultural and political aspects of this art. The film runs for 93 minutes and was directed by Jon Reiss.

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