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2024110 minGdocumentary

Never Sleep

2024110 minGdocumentary

Graffiti artists from New York, Berlin, and São Paulo discuss the risks and challenges they face in their art form.

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Graffiti artists from New York, Berlin, and São Paulo discuss the risks and challenges they face in their art form.

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Graffiti artists from cities around the world share their experiences and challenges. In “Never Sleep,” these individuals navigate the risks tied to their art form. The film documents the adrenaline of their missions and the cultural contexts in which they create. Locations include urban streets and abandoned spaces. Observations of their techniques and motivations present a raw view of a subculture often kept in the shadows. The runtime is 110 minutes.

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