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Sly Artistic City
“A History of Graffiti in Philadelphia”
5.5 / 10• 2010• 1h 5m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Some argue that modern graffiti was born in Philadelphia, where the pioneers of wall-writing became citywide celebrities during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Graffiti eventually consumed the city, and a new mayor made it his top priority to fight back. In the process, the city's Mural Arts Program was born. Philadelphia is now a great outdoor museum. Yet graffiti still thrives, with new writers always ready to replace those who are caught or quit.
Cast & Crew
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Cool Earl
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LeadKK
Kool Klepto Kidd
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Johnski
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Kair
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Wilson Goode
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Jane Golden
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Notorious BIK
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Moran's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sly Artistic City is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
