Vigilante Vigilante: The Battle for Expression


1h 26m 2011

Brief Synopsis

A new breed of crime-fighter now stalks the urban landscape: the anti-graffiti vigilante. These dedicated blight warriors stop at nothing to rid their neighborhoods and cities of street art, stickers, tags, and posters. Yet several of these vigilantes have become the very menace they set out to eli

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MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

A new breed of crime-fighter now stalks the urban landscape: the anti-graffiti vigilante. These dedicated blight warriors stop at nothing to rid their neighborhoods and cities of street art, stickers, tags, and posters. Yet several of these vigilantes have become the very menace they set out to eliminate. In their relentless attempt to stamp out graffiti, they have turned to illegally and destructively painting other people's property. It's the story of two filmmakers who set out to expose these mysterious characters and discover a battle of expression that stretches from the streets to academia.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Summer August 12, 2011

Limited Release in United States Summer August 12, 2011 (San Francisco)