Sly Artistic City (2010)

A History of Graffiti in Philadelphia

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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.

Director: Robert Moran
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania, ghetto, graffiti, street art, vandalism, juvenile delinquent, subculture, spray paint, art history, calligraphy, graffiti tags, wicked king, old school, handstyles

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More Films by Director: Robert Moran
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sly Artistic City about?
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.
Who directed Sly Artistic City?
Sly Artistic City was directed by Robert Moran.
Who stars in Sly Artistic City?
Sly Artistic City stars Cool Earl, Kool Klepto Kidd, Johnski, Kair, Wilson Goode, Jane Golden.
How long is Sly Artistic City?
Sly Artistic City has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Sly Artistic City?
Sly Artistic City is a Documentary film.