Movies and TvShows featuring "political-art" theme.

Exit Through the Gift Shop is a documentary about Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant living in Los Angeles who becomes obsessed with filming every aspect of his life. Through his cousin, who is a street artist, Thierry meets and eventually becomes friends with some of the biggest names in street art, including Banksy. Thierry decides to become a street artist himself, adopting the moniker Mr. Brainwash. The film explores the world of street art and the blurred line between art and commerce.

Two men--a gay, HIV-positive artist and an adopted garbage collector--struggle in the face of stigma and loss to find meaning in work, love, and family.

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.

The Architecture of Doom is a chilling documentary that delves into the twisted ideology behind the architectural projects of Nazi Germany. From grandiose plans for monumental buildings to the sinister use of gas chambers, this film sheds light on the dark underbelly of Hitler's regime and its obsession with power and control.

A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."

The works of today's most revered talents are set against a provocative, highly amusing commentary track in this celebration of queer art.

Art historians and critics talk with Philip Guston about his ideas and new work of the 1970's. Filmed during the making of "Philip Guston: A Life Lived."

His name might not be very familiar, but the works of graphic artist Milton Glaser -- whose prolific output includes the "I Love NY" ad campaign, as well as album covers for Townes Van Zandt and Nina Simone -- are recognizable to many. Revisiting the famed paintings, drawings, logos, prints, posters and other works by Glaser, filmmaker Wendy Keys creates a rich and engaging mosaic of a key figure in American iconography.