Art as a Weapon
"Street Art and Buddhism come together on the Burmese boarder to create revolution."
Originally released in 2014. Art as a Weapon is a adventure/documentary film. directed by Jeff Durkin. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shepard Fairey, Erik Nordrvedt, and King Zero
Synopsis
Street art, creativity and revolution collide in this beautifully shot film about art’s ability to create change. The story opens on the politically charged Thailand/Burma border at the first school teaching street art as a form of non-violent struggle. The film follows two young girls (Romi & Yi-Yi) who have escaped 50 years of civil war in Burma to pursue an arts education in Thailand. Under the threat of imprisonment and torture, the girls use spray paint and stencils to create images in public spaces to let people know the truth behind Burma's transition toward "artificial democracy." Eighty-two hundred miles away, artist Shepard Fairey is painting a 30’ mural of a Burmese monk for the same reasons and in support of the students' struggle in Burma. As these stories are inter-cut, the film connects these seemingly unrelated characters around the concept of using art as a weapon for change.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Budget
$34K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Thailand
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $34,000
Production Companies
- Breadtruck Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art as a Weapon about?
Street art, creativity and revolution collide in this beautifully shot film about art’s ability to create change. The story opens on the politically charged Thailand/Burma border at the first sch...
Who directed Art as a Weapon?
Art as a Weapon was directed by Jeff Durkin.
How long is Art as a Weapon?
Art as a Weapon has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Art as a Weapon released?
Art as a Weapon was released on June 12, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Art as a Weapon?
The main cast of Art as a Weapon includes Shepard Fairey, Erik Nordrvedt, King Zero, Rebel Riot.