Movies and TvShows featuring "graffiti-art" theme.

In 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life', a mischievous middle school student named Rafe Khatchadorian challenges the rules of his oppressive school with the help of his best friend Leo. Together, they come up with a plan to break every single rule in the school's code of conduct and bring creativity and fun back into their lives.

A talented young street artist in East Los Angeles must navigate his brother's criminal past and his father's expectations while also exploring his own passion for lowrider car culture.

B-Girl is a story about a young female dancer in Brooklyn, New York City. After being released from prison, she faces her traumatic past and finds healing and love through the power of dance and the support of her dance crew. Along the way, she must confront her past and overcome challenges, including violence, addiction, and grief.

A portrait of New York artist Keith Haring. The film looks to Haring as an artistic role model for his preternatural talent, of course, but also for his infectious lust for life that had him as committed to social activism and teaching children as to his latest painting.

Ras is a graffiti artist from the city of Cali who works in construction, he works during the day and paints walls at night. One day he is caught stealing cans of paint from the construction site where he works, for which he is fired. With no money, he will look for Calvin, another popular urban artist. Both will circulate through the streets without a fixed destination, spreading their art to every corner.

Detropia is a documentary film that explores the economic decline and urban decay of Detroit, focusing on the lives of its residents and the impact of deindustrialization on the city. It follows various individuals, including artists, protesters, workers, and business owners, as they navigate the challenges of unemployment, corporate downsizing, and civic pride. The film captures the stark contrast between the city's past as a thriving industrial center and its present state of economic crisis.

Mur Murs is a 1981 documentary film directed by Agnès Varda about the murals of Los Angeles. The film explores the history of street art, graffiti, and muralism in the city, showcasing the work of various artists and exploring the cultural and artistic significance of their creations. Through interviews and footage of the murals themselves, Varda captures the vibrancy and diversity of the art scene in Los Angeles, while also highlighting the social and political issues that are often addressed through street art.

Wall Writers promises unprecedented access to the early years of American graffiti. Interviews with TAKI 183 and CORNBREAD, along with other legendary artists, illuminated a time when a new form of wall writing emerged from dilapidated city neighborhoods.

We Own the Streets follows eight graffiti artists who come from different social backgrounds in Israel.

The unfortunate day in the life of a Spaniard free-tour guide in London. His graffiti tour will evolve into a nightmare where main character will mutate from a cool guy 'smiling for tips' into an 'out of control' disappointed psychopath.

A look at the feud between graffiti artists King Robbo and Banksy.

A two and a half hour Hell-Ride through the vast continuously urban sprawl known as Los Angeles. Explore the War-Zone from within it's riot-torn, graffiti-covered walls. Listen in horror to the terrifying true stories of Charles Manson's cell mate. Visit the McMartin Preschool, subject of the longest running criminal trial in the history of the United States. Meet religious fanatics, movie stars, drug addicts, gang-bangers and bulimics. See why Southern California is the Fruit and Nut Capitol of The World!

Girl Power is a documentary that presents female graffiti writers from fifteen cities – from Prague to Moscow, Cape Town, Sydney, Biel, Madrid, Berlin, Toulouse, Barcelona and all the way to New York. The graffiti community is predominantly a man's world, and men often share the view that graffiti – namely the illegal kind – is not for girls. And yet women have become increasingly more emancipated in recent years; there are female graffiti shows, magazines and websites. Girl Power captures the stories of ladies who have succeeded in the male graffiti world.

Beijing Swings (2003) is a documentary that delves into the art of graffiti in Beijing, highlighting the controversy surrounding this expressive form of art. It showcases the work of talented artists and examines the impact of graffiti on the city's cultural landscape.

Breakdancing techniques are demonstrated by a group of dancers including a teenage Vin Diesel.

A graffiti artist in Melbourne, Australia faces challenges and legal consequences while trying to express his art. He deals with issues such as being kicked out of his house, his pregnant girlfriend, police raids, and unintentionally funny situations. The film explores the graffiti culture and the artist's struggle to find his place.

The hip are bored and they want you to know it. Part absurdist documentary and part cinematic realism, Shoplifting from American Apparel moves between the life of the actual writer who has written the popular novel on which the film is based to the mishaps of a ragtag film crew who offer each other challenges to make certain scenes.

Once brushed aside – even deemed criminal - graffiti has since paved the way for many successful, credible artists today. With Duality, these street artists– some for the first time, some maintaining a strict code of anonymity – discuss their journeys from “tagging” to becoming respected icons in the cities they serve with pieces that are awe-inspiring in scope, size and complexity. They have collectively proven that their genre of art is something that can influence culture, evoke emotion, inspire, and cultivate community. Their rise has not been without challenges and criticism but today they are admired by throngs of fans and oftentimes the art they produce brings in revenue for household brands and worldwide corporations. No longer relegated to back alleys, their works can be found on main streets, on the faces of landmark buildings and in fine art galleries.