A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hiphop that was developing in new york city in the late 70s and early 80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing. House of vans celebrates the 35th anniversary of style wars with a special screening of the documentary that examines how creativity manifests and the support and resistance that culture meets in nyc. Nov 09, 2010 the home video presentation of style wars is a really nice treat for hip hop fans and collectors. Black star used a clip from the movie in the intro to the song respiration on the black star album. Portions of the outtakes appeared on the docs first 2disc release from plexifilm, which assembled. Find out where style wars is streaming, if style wars is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. You not only get the film, you get all kinds of great extras showcasing more of the incredible graffiti art done by the pioneers. Just to get a rep full movie graffiti hiphop documentary duration. Bootleg vhs tapes of the pbs broadcast version of style wars were widely circulated for years until the filmmakers were able to secure additional funds to complete the film, blowing it up to 35mm, for subsequent screenings. The documentary style wars, directed by tony silver, opens with murky trains rumbling through new york citys subways. Portions of the outtakes appeared on the docs first 2disc release from plexifilm, which assembled 21 mins. Basically it was a movie made while style wars was filmed, and it documents the internal debates amongst the filmmakers regarding what would eventually be included in the movie. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of aristalegacy.
Silvers first film, the miss nude america movie 1970, documents the. The journey takes them from europe to new york and ends in the middle. Le film qui retrace les debuts du graffiti a newyork 1983. One interesting tidbit is that tony silver remarks about how they thought they were documenting a movement that was in its last days, only to find out mid film that. Graffiti artists are painting new york city subway trains toptobottom again. Style wars 1983 tony silver synopsis, characteristics. From quigon jinn and obiwan kenobis fateful encounter with darth maul to luke skywalkers victory over the sith and darth. Style wars is the linchpin of the early 80s hiphop canon that includes narrative films like wild style, breakin, and beat street. Warner chappell, sony atv publishing, umpi, latinautor, cmrra, umpg. Jun 25, 2018 the documentary style wars, directed by tony silver, opens with murky trains rumbling through new york citys subways. Style wars celebrates the graffiti artists modernday hieroglyphics, and captures the days and nights when the young outlaws ruled the subway lines. In the summer of 83 a camera crew visited valkhn films, an editing house where style wars was being painstakingly sliced together.
Tony silver was a native of new york city, where he attended columbia university and briefly pursued an acting career, before becoming the leading independent maker of movie trailers on the east coast. Bombin 1987 documentary about british graffiti and hiphop culture duration. The documentary shows both young artists struggling to express themselves through their art, examines their points of view on the subject of graffiti, as well as the views of. Style wars is regarded by many as the definitive document of the emerging hip hop culture, an emblem of the original, embracing spirit that burst forth to the world from underground tunnels, uptown streets, clubs and playgrounds. The comics adaptations of the complete star wars film sagain one volume. Style wars is a legendary documentary, filmed in 1983, which helped the graffiti movement from new york to spread around the world. Filmmakers veli silver and amos angeles explore todays graffiti and street art scene.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Watch style wars full movie free online streaming tubi. Get the best deals on beige star wars complete outfit costumes when you shop the largest online selection at. In the fall of 1983, pbs premiered style wars, a documentary that chronicled new york citys youth culture, focusing in on two of its most exciting and polarizing facets. May 30, 2008 style wars is one of the first documentaries produced on hip hop culture, shot by tony silver and henry chalfant in new york city in 1983. Style wars is still the defining documentary of early hip. Style wars 1983 a documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hiphop that was developing in new york city in the late 70s and early 80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing. If you want to know what hip hop is all about watch this film.
New princess leia adult star wars standard costume medium 1014 dress, wig, belt. Episodes 16 the complete saga a 4 star rating for a couple reasons. The home video presentation of style wars is a really nice treat for hip hop fans and collectors. Style wars is a 1983 documentary on hip hop culture, directed by tony silver and produced in collaboration with henry chalfant. The film has an focus on graffiti, although bboying and rapping are covered to a lesser extent. Dec 12, 2011 directed by tony silver, coproduced by tony silver and henry chalfant 1983. The film has an emphasis on graffiti, although bboying and rapping are covered to a lesser extent. The film was originally aired on pbs television on january 18th, 1984, and was. Over 70 minutes of never before seen extras including. Style wars portrays, through the words of the artists, the varieties of urban. As mcs, djs and bboys rock the city with new sounds and new moves, we see street corner breakdance battles turn into performance art. May 16, 2017 style wars was eventually broadcast on the pbs network on january 18, 1984. This is style wars full movie medium by onder koffer on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Style wars, the legendary hiphop documentary and timeless film classic, the indispensable record of a golden age of youthful creativity and exploding hip hop subculture, will be available on bluray on november 4th, 2014.
Belafonte was a producer on the film as well as the soundtrack the first film to ever release two soundtracks i. Cheap price considering you get the complete saga of star wars in one collection, beautiful artwork the prequel trilogy artwork looks fresh and vibrant. Featuring a brand new hd transfer from the original 16mm print. A documentary of the early days of graffiti, its origin, the evolution of tagging and gettin upand makin all city.
The complete saga is an star wars omnibusseries trade paperback collecting the comic adaptations of all six star wars movies, including the special edition adaptation of episode iv. In 1983, charlie ahearns film wild style, which focused on. Style wars is one of the first documentaries produced on hip hop culture, shot by tony silver and henry chalfant in new york city in 1983. New yorks legendary kings of graffiti own a special place in the hip hop pantheon.
You not only get the film, you get all kinds of great extras showcasing more. East coast was really a definitive culture in new york city, and the young people who came up around that. The film was originally aired on pbs television on january 18th, 1984, and was subsequently shown in several film festivals to much. In the fall of 1983, pbs premiered style wars, a documentary that chronicled new york citys youth culture, focusing in. Revisited really fills in the gaps, for me, about the early 1980s and its cultural connection to the social movements of hip hop culture. Style wars introduces young artists struggling to express themselves through their art, and their points of view on the subject of graffiti. Style wars celebrates new york city graffiti artists modernday hieroglyphics, and captures the days and nights when the young outlaws ruled the.
Directed by tony silver, coproduced by tony silver and henry chalfant 1983. Have i got the transcript to the greatest hip hop documentary of all time, style wars. Following style wars, he directed and produced a feature documentary. A classical score swells as one train passes under a cone of light. Style wars also tries to weave together threads of rap and breakdancing with the main theme of graffiti, but i think the film just didnt spend enough time in my opinion with the rap and breakdancing to give a good sense of those scenes. A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hiphop that was developing in new. Style wars was eventually broadcast on the pbs network on january 18, 1984. Mar 24, 2012 robbo vs banksy graffiti wars full video duration. Style wars is an american 1983 documentary film on hip hop culture and its american roots, directed by tony silver and produced in collaboration with henry chalfant. In style wars, new yorks ramshackle subway system is their public playground, battleground, and spectacular artistic canvas. Dec 10, 2012 robbo vs banksy graffiti wars full video duration.
Complete catalogue of the musical themes of star wars. In this classic 1983 documentary film produced by tony silver and henry chalfant, young new yorkers take control of the urban space by literally writing their names all over the subway by breaking into railway yards, areas of wasteland and metro tunnels. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This 25 min piece is a rare glimpse at the process of telling a real story as its happening and the people who kept it real. About 10 years ago, tony silver and i set out to digitize style wars in high definition.
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