Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Shepard Fairey
Himself
Erik Nordrvedt
Himself
King Zero
Himself
Rebel Riot
Themselves
Frequently Asked Questions
Art as a Weapon was released on June 12, 2014.
The runtime of Art as a Weapon is 59m.
Art as a Weapon is a Adventure, Documentary movie.
Art as a Weapon has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Art as a Weapon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Art as a Weapon was directed by Jeff Durkin.
The main cast of Art as a Weapon includes Shepard Fairey, Erik Nordrvedt, King Zero.
Art as a Weapon is originally in English.