Movies and TvShows featuring "urban-painting" theme.

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a documentary that delves into the life and artistic journey of the renowned artist. Set in the backdrop of New York City in the late 1970s, the film explores Basquiat's coming-of-age as a street artist, his experiences within the subculture of urban painting and graffiti, and his rise to fame in the art world. The documentary also touches upon themes of social commentary, the African-American experience, and the art movement of the time.

Bomb the System is a movie about a group of graffiti artists who use their art to fight against social injustices in New York City. The film explores themes of freedom of speech, class differences, and the power of art to create change. As they navigate the urban landscape and face the challenges of being misunderstood and persecuted by the authorities, they discover the true meaning of friendship and the importance of fighting for what they believe in.

Short documentary about artist Keith Haring, detailing his involvement in the New York City graffiti subculture, his opening of the Pop Shop, and the social commentary present in his paintings and drawings.

Two young kids in love, one young graffiti artist and the other a foster-child, find trouble on the mean streets on the other side of the river in New York City. Officer Charles Banks finds young Danny tagging subway cars and then catches Teiresa selling drugs for another mislead teen, Kirk. The officer, instead of turning both of them in, gives both teens a chance to make more of their lives together. Changing their ways turns out to be more challenging than first thought.

NEXT: A Primer on Urban Painting is a documentary film that takes an in-depth look at the world of urban painting. It explores the history, techniques, and impact of graffiti, urban painting, and street art. The film follows a group of artists as they navigate the urban landscape, showcasing their work and discussing the cultural and artistic significance of their art forms.

A feature-length documentary about graffiti culture as told through the experiences of six well-known graffiti writers and a graffiti buffer.

This unconventional documentary follows the struggles of five infamous graffiti artists as they make the transition from the street to the world of commercial success. Applying spray paint to some of the unlikeliest of places and materials -- including metallic city rooftops, sandy deserts, smelly sewers and wood-filled forests -- these maverick artists can't help but reveal their true, defiant colors, despite their professional ambitions.