Graffiti
Verite' 1: Read The Writing On The Wall (Amazon
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Synopsis:
The highly respected multi
award-winning documentary film GRAFFITI
VERITE examines graffiti art from the perspective of those who create
and appreciate it. The film follows 24 different artists from Los Angeles
as they demonstrate their graffiti technique and discuss the roots and
meaning of graffiti art.
Bob Bryan's award-winning
documentary reveals the underground world of the urban art from. Candid
interviews and open discussions with the artists provide insight into the
link between graffiti, ritualistic hieroglyphics and cave paintings, as
well as how graffiti functions as a form of street propaganda and public
art gallery.
GRAFFITI VERITE discusses the spraypaint
medium as a serious form of public art that is connected to the larger
history of cultural expression.
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Graffiti
Verite' 2: Freedom Of ExpreSSion? (Amazon
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Synopsis:
GV2 follows
in the footsteps of Graffiti Verite', the multi
award-winning documentary that explored the worlds of hip-hop and graffiti.
Bob Bryan's second documentary on graffiti art checks out some of Los Angeles's
most impressive works, including the monumental Belmont tunnels designs
created by Skill and his crew, U.T.I.
Featuring more than 400 artists -- including the
winners of the International Graffiti Art Competition -- and a beat-driven
soundtrack. Bryan's film explores graffiti as a way for the urban community
to express what's going on in their world and also helps to unearth the
truth about the historical relevance of the graffiti art movement, set
against the backdrop of today's urban landscape. Includes music by The
Psycho Realm, B-Boys, DMG
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Graffiti
Verite' 3: A Voyage into the iconography of Graffiti Art
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Synopsis:
Utilizing a different style than the previous
entries in the documentary series, GRAFFITI
VERITE 3 continues to examine the world of graffiti art while looking
at the many languages and musical traditions
that inform it. With a soundtrack featuring hip-hop, heavy metal, house,
techno, and more, this film explores the close relationship between music
and graffiti art that connects both mediums, exploding the arbitrary distinction
often made between artistic styles. Seeking to free viewers' minds from
preconceived notions of graffiti art, Bryan's film features music from
a variety of countries and genres meant to illuminate the historical and
creative significance of the controversial aerosol art.
GV3 is a virtual Museum tour through the
world of Graffiti Art, unlike any trip you've ever taken before.
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Graffiti
Verite' 4: Basic Techniques For Creating Graffiti Art On Walls & Canvas
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Synopsis:
The documentary series GRAFFITI
VERITE' continues with this fourth
entry, which departs from the earlier ones. Bob Bryan's fourth film
is a how-to guide that reveals the basic techniques for creating graffiti
art murals and aerosol artworks on walls and canvas. Viewers will join
two-time award-winner of the International Graffiti Art Competition, graffiti
artist SANO as he demonstrates the techniques used
to create visually spectacular graffiti art works on walls (murals) and
canvas. This step-by-step tutorial covers the concepts, aesthetics, techniques
and style required to master the underground urban art form, and sheds
light on the misunderstandings surrounding the discipline.
During the presentation, SANO discusses the concepts
and theories behind graffiti art, hoping to foster a better appreciation
for this often misunderstood artform. GRAFFITI
VERITE 4 is one of the few instructional titles that teaches the popular
medium of dynamic graffiti art. Winner,
Best Documentary and Soundtrack of the Year Award, 2003 Urban Independent
Music Awards.
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Graffiti
Verite' 5: The Sacred Elements of Hip-Hop (Amazon
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Synopsis:
Accolade
Award-Winning documentary GRAFFITI
VERITE 5 examines the close connections between graffiti art and other
art forms in the larger hip-hop culture. What emerges in GV5
is a portrait of the educational value and liberating therapeutic power
contained within the unique elements of the contemporary Hip-hop movement.
Turntablism (DJing), Break-dancing, MC'ing (Rappin') and Graffiti Art are
the four (4) Hip-Hop elements used in what Bob sees as a multifaceted communications
modality and dynamic educational learning system. Director Bob Bryan captured
the excitement of this innovative hands-on Hip-Hop Summer Workshop,
at Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bob documented the events
there and discovers a close connection between the expressive forms of
DJing, breakdancing, rapping, graffiti art and the Multiple Intelligence
Theory (Dr. Howard Gardner, Harvard University) for students with learning
differences. Through an exploration of these forms of expression, Bryan
demonstrates how they have become a positive force in the lives of many
people, despite the demonization of Hip-hop by much of the mainstream.
GV5 is designed
to create a bridge between educators and students. The course provides
teens with the supportive environment they need to freely express themselves
and develop self-esteem through the arts. For educators it provides them
with a window by which they can learn to appreciate and use the 4 elements
of Hip-hop as an educational tool / bridge to teach the traditional 4R's,
but in a fun, exciting, connective and creative way.
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Graffiti
Verite' 6 (GV6) THE ODYSSEY: Poets, Passion & Poetry (Amazon
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Synopsis:
Continuing his long-running Graffiti
Verite series, filmmaker Bob Bryan combines
poetry readings, graphic iconography and insightful interviews in a probing
exploration of the work and creative processes of 31 contemporary
poets. The artists include Cheryl Beychok, Rod
Bradley, Elena Byrne, Luis Campos, Victoria Chang, Wanda Coleman, Brendan
Constantine, Kamau Daaood, Jim Natal, Aleida Rodriguez and others.
***
"If you can buy only one poetry program this
year, buy this odyssey of 31 poets who read, rant, and philosophize about
what they do. This treasure trove of contemporary poets spans all ages
and ethnicities—just having them together here is exciting. Each poet is
articulate and passionate. Viewers who already love poetry will be
grateful to have so much solid poetry at hand and hear it read so well
by its creators. Those new to poetry or unfamiliar with the art will get
a gentle and stimulating education. High school and college students, as
well as adults, should respond well to the film as there is so much here
to discuss and explore. The bonus features include complete readings. Recommended
for all collections. Poetry lives here!" - LIBRARY
JOURNAL
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The GRAFFITI VERITE' Volumes 1
- 6 DOCUMENTARY
Series (including GV6
THE ODYSSEY)
