Watching My Name Go By
Originally released in 1976. Watching My Name Go By is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Julia Cave. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Watching My Name Go By is a 1976 BBC documentary on the birth of graffiti in New York City, and the fight to both prevent it, and expand it's artistic value. In 'Watching my name go by' kids in New York have a unique kind of occupation - sitting on the subway stations ' watching my name go by'. Eleven to 17-year olds compete to see how many times they can 'get their names up ' in a colorful way - a kind of graffiti cult game which has its own rules and regulations. It's illegal and dangerous-some New Yorkers think it's a kind of ' art others think it's disgusting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watching My Name Go By about?
Watching My Name Go By is a 1976 BBC documentary on the birth of graffiti in New York City, and the fight to both prevent it, and expand it's artistic value. In 'Watching my name go by' kids in Ne...
Who directed Watching My Name Go By?
Watching My Name Go By was directed by Julia Cave.
How long is Watching My Name Go By?
Watching My Name Go By has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Watching My Name Go By released?
Watching My Name Go By was released on January 23, 1976 in theaters.