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Synopsis: Filmmaker Bob Bryan has proudly unveiled his seventh powerful installment in his multi award-winning Graffiti Verite' Documentary Series entitled GV7 RANDOM URBAN STATIC: The Iridescent Equations of SPOKEN WORD. He is releasing two (2) versions: An Unofficially Rated "G" Version for General Audiences, Schools and Libraries and the Original Unedited Version for those who do not mind some “raw street vernacular.” Both versions will have a Running time of two (2) hours. GV7 returns to the enigmatic world of Poetry. This time around he retrieves the perspectives of fifteen (15) uniquely talented poets involved in the world of SPOKEN WORD. From Grand-Slam Champions to Open-Mic Veterans, GV7 crosses all philosophical, racial, and social lines becoming the quintinessial SPOKEN WORD documentary. "GV6 THE ODYSSEY deals with those Poets who write words for the page, while GV7 RANDOM URBAN STATIC probes the reality of those Poets that write for the stage. SPOKEN WORD has really connected with todays’ youth, principally because the poetric artform speaks intimately to their love for performance art, suppressed passions, subjective psycho / social issues and the cultural attitudes concerning the world in which they live. Poetry is an invaluable tool that helps them to unravel, clarify, articulate & document their experiences. Of course hip-hop has allot to do with the flavoring of this SPOKEN WORD communication paradigm.” http://www.graffitiverite.com

Synopsis: Continuing his long-running Graffiti Verite series, filmmaker Bob Bryan combines poetry readings, graphic iconography and insightful interviews in a probing exploration of the work and creative processes of 31 contemporary poets. The artists include Cheryl Beychok, Rod Bradley, Elena Byrne, Luis Campos, Victoria Chang, Wanda Coleman, Brendan Constantine, Kamau Daaood, Jim Natal, Aleida Rodriguez and others. *** "If you can buy only one poetry program this year, buy this odyssey of 31 poets who read, rant, and philosophize about what they do. This treasure trove of contemporary poets spans all ages and ethnicities—just having them together here is exciting. Each poet is articulate and passionate. Viewers who already love poetry will be grateful to have so much solid poetry at hand and hear it read so well by its creators. Those new to poetry or unfamiliar with the art will get a gentle and stimulating education. High school and college students, as well as adults, should respond well to the film as there is so much here to discuss and explore. The bonus features include complete readings. Recommended for all collections. Poetry lives here!" - LIBRARY JOURNAL

Synopsis: Accolade Award-Winning documentary GRAFFITI VERITE 5 examines the close connections between graffiti art and other art forms in the larger hip-hop culture. What emerges in GV5 is a portrait of the educational value and liberating therapeutic power contained within the unique elements of the contemporary Hip-hop movement. Turntablism (DJing), Break-dancing, MC'ing (Rappin') and Graffiti Art are the four (4) Hip-Hop elements used in what Bob sees as a multifaceted communications modality and dynamic educational learning system. Director Bob Bryan captured the excitement of this innovative hands-on Hip-Hop Summer Workshop, at Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bob documented the events there and discovers a close connection between the expressive forms of DJing, breakdancing, rapping, graffiti art and the Multiple Intelligence Theory (Dr. Howard Gardner, Harvard University) for students with learning differences. Through an exploration of these forms of expression, Bryan demonstrates how they have become a positive force in the lives of many people, despite the demonization of Hip-hop by much of the mainstream. GV5 is designed to create a bridge between educators and students. The course provides teens with the supportive environment they need to freely express themselves and develop self-esteem through the arts. For educators it provides them with a window by which they can learn to appreciate and use the 4 elements of Hip-hop as an educational tool / bridge to teach the traditional 4R's, but in a fun, exciting, connective and creative way. http://www.graffitiverite.com

Synopsis: The documentary series GRAFFITI VERITE' continues with this fourth entry, which departs from the earlier ones. Bob Bryan's fourth film is a how-to guide that reveals the basic techniques for creating graffiti art murals and aerosol artworks on walls and canvas. Viewers will join two-time award-winner of the International Graffiti Art Competition, graffiti artist SANO as he demonstrates the techniques used to create visually spectacular graffiti art works on walls (murals) and canvas. This step-by-step tutorial covers the concepts, aesthetics, techniques and style required to master the underground urban art form, and sheds light on the misunderstandings surrounding the discipline. During the presentation, SANO discusses the concepts and theories behind graffiti art, hoping to foster a better appreciation for this often misunderstood artform. GRAFFITI VERITE 4 is one of the few instructional titles that teaches the popular medium of dynamic graffiti art. Winner, Best Documentary and Soundtrack of the Year Award, 2003 Urban Independent Music Awards. http://www.graffitiverite.com

Synopsis: Utilizing a different style than the previous entries in the documentary series, GRAFFITI VERITE 3 continues to examine the world of graffiti art while looking at the many languages and musical traditions that inform it. With a soundtrack featuring hip-hop, heavy metal, house, techno, and more, this film explores the close relationship between music and graffiti art that connects both mediums, exploding the arbitrary distinction often made between artistic styles. Seeking to free viewers' minds from preconceived notions of graffiti art, Bryan's film features music from a variety of countries and genres meant to illuminate the historical and creative significance of the controversial aerosol art. GV3 is a virtual Museum tour through the world of Graffiti Art, unlike any trip you've ever taken before.

Synopsis: GV2 follows in the footsteps of Graffiti Verite', the multi award-winning documentary that explored the worlds of hip-hop and graffiti. Bob Bryan's second documentary on graffiti art checks out some of Los Angeles's most impressive works, including the monumental Belmont tunnels designs created by Skill and his crew, U.T.I. Featuring more than 400 artists -- including the winners of the Internatioonal Graffiti Art Competition -- and a beat-driven soundtrack. Bryan's ffilm explores graffiti as a way for the urban community to express what's going on in their world and also helps to unearth the truth about the historical relevance of the graffiti art movement, set against the backdrop of today's urban landscape. Includes music by The Psycho Realm, B-Boys, DMG http://www.graffitiverite.com

Synopsis: The highly respected multi award-winning documentary film GRAFFITI VERITE examines graffiti art from the perspective of those who create and appreciate it. The film follows 24 different artists from Los Angeles as they demonstrate their graffiti technique and discuss the roots and meaning of graffiti art. Bob Bryan's award-winning documentary reveals the underground world of the urban art from. Candid interviews and open discussions with the artists provide insight into the link between graffiti, ritualistic hieroglyphics and cave paintings, as well as how graffiti functions as a form of street propaganda and public art gallery. GRAFFITI VERITE discusses the spraypaint medium as a serious form of public art that is connected to the larger history of cultural expression.