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Opening with the crooning strains of Richard Hawley's "Tonight The Streets Are Ours" over a montage of clips featuring artists wheat pasting work, tagging walls, climbing buildings and running from the cops, Exit Through the Gift Shop immediately draws us into the world of street art, specifically the tale of Thierry Guetta's rise from fashion store owner to successful street artist, Mr. Brainwash. Billed as a Banksy film, we didn't realize until after the screening that there has been some minor speculation that the entire film itself may be another well-executed prank by the elusive street artist, who is famous for works displayed in locations spanning from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Even if Exit Through the Gift Shop is an elaborate hoax, it feels very real and doesn't necessarily have to be fact for us to gain wisdom and insight into this niche community. more ›

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