Watching My Name Go By (1976)

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Watching My Name Go By is a 1976 BBC documentary on the birth of graffiti in New York City, and the fight to both prevent it, and expand it's artistic value. In 'Watching my name go by' kids in New York have a unique kind of occupation - sitting on the subway stations ' watching my name go by'. Eleven to 17-year olds compete to see how many times they can 'get their names up ' in a colorful way - a kind of graffiti cult game which has its own rules and regulations. It's illegal and dangerous-some New Yorkers think it's a kind of ' art others think it's disgusting.

Director: Julia Cave
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, 1970s, graffiti, street art, vandalism, writer, spray paint, subway train, graffiti tags, old school, nyc subway

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watching My Name Go By about?
Watching My Name Go By is a 1976 BBC documentary on the birth of graffiti in New York City, and the fight to both prevent it, and expand it's artistic value. In 'Watching my name go by' kids in New York have a unique kind of occupation - sitting on the subway stations ' watching my name go by'. Eleven to 17-year olds compete to see how many times they can 'get their names up ' in a colorful way - a kind of graffiti cult game which has its own rules and regulations. It's illegal and dangerous-some New Yorkers think it's a kind of ' art others think it's disgusting.
Who directed Watching My Name Go By?
Watching My Name Go By was directed by Julia Cave.
How long is Watching My Name Go By?
Watching My Name Go By has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Watching My Name Go By?
Watching My Name Go By is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Watching My Name Go By produced?
Watching My Name Go By was produced in United Kingdom.