Examines New York’s “hiphop” subculture - the cradle of graffiti, breakdancing and rap music movements which have rocked the international worlds of art and entertainment. Cleverly juxtaposes the viewpoints of the graffiti writers, with those of law enforcement officers and government officials. Mayor Koch advocates five days in jail for repeat “graffiti” offenders and it would appear that there doesn’t seem to be much attempt by those working for the system to understand this sub-culture.
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ACMI Identifier
016717
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New York (N.Y.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Graffiti
Crafts & Visual Arts → Public art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Street art
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hip-hop - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Justice, Administration of
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social influence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology, Urban
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Hip-hop
Music & Performing Arts → Hip-hop - New York (State) - New York
Music & Performing Arts → Rap (Music)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)