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e by piece lays out the fundamentals of san francisco graffiti by document ing topics that laid the groundwork for today s bay area graffiti items covered are cholo writing the impact of pbs s style wars 1983 and the development of san francisco s defined style this segment includes not only san francisco s graffiti originals but also commentary from noted new york writers such as seen cope 2 and case 2 it also covers the tragedy of dream one an sf graffiti pioneer and a vocal figurehead in bay area urban welfare activism ii the evolution 1993 2000 expanding on the discipline of san francisco style the second segment elaborates on what it takes to establish credibility among the graffiti community and how san francisco became an international magnet for ground breaking graffiti styles yet to be seen in other parts of the world this segment features classic works from writers such as kr and the horses of reminisce following writ ers and documenting their creative expression the film features well known graffiti artists such as grey buter joro norm and barry mcgee twist iii the struggle 2004 while graffiti is largely considered an underground move ment it s no secret that this art form has invoked a huge response from everyday citizens the final segment of piece by piece explores the wide range of public opinion towards graffiti by bringing a voice to the citizens of san francisco and the law enforcement officers who claim to represent their interests the film also captures the artists heartfelt confessions of their love and addiction to graffiti art and typographic lettering as well as their social activism and short life span of their work in summation piece by piece is an authentic film that documents the last twenty years of san francisco street art more honestly accurately and critically than any media piece has ever done before comprehensive and complete this movie is a fast paced journey into the world of sf street art as seen through the eye of the artists and compiled piece by piece featured artists erupto fury igni jase maseo mque nate neon omen phine phresh piccaso poesia quake raeyvn rolex saytr sibl skew skrag spie sprays trem twick ufo vogue tmf tws icp as thr htk fsc bmb msk awr aok lords ba gtb kuk osd bst more erupto fury igni jase maseo mque nate neon omen phine phresh piccaso poesia quake raeyvn rolex saytr sibl skew skrag spie sprays trem twick ufo vogue tmf tws icp as thr htk fsc bmb msk awr aok lords ba gtb kuk osd bst more featured artists dug saber cycle grey seen dream tie kr revok twist renos crayone diet ub 40 deen buter giant jorone vegan kode norm reyes abhor awe bless bzaro case2 charo chief cope cuba cyme cypher darks dj rise emuse more mission purpose underdog pictures is a small group of hardworking and talented individuals with a passion for film and arts we live work and play in the city of san francisco where this documentary was conceived graffiti is not only an integral art form of the urban landscape but an expression of social and political issues piece by piece was created to expose this unrepresented subculture and bring it to the public piece by piece is a well rounded and accurate documentation of the graffiti movement something that has not been done since the early eighties and has never been achieved in regards to the west coast director nic hill started this film in february 2000 and has spent the past four years of his life capturing the true nature of san francisco graffiti and its evolution through film contents graffiti partners cholo writing bus hopping tagging influence of style wars 1983 rise of hip hop culture styles crews beef and battles typographic analysis of graffiti influence of dream one psycho city letters versus imagery pits sf locals vs outsiders legal issues undercover graffiti squads cover up of tie one s murder proposition 21 felony punishments writers motivation for graffiti temporary nature of graffiti major interviews dug1 crayone cycle kr grey revok saber renos deen joro giant phresh abhor and many more soundtrack dj qbert dirtstyle records d styles dirtstyle records people under the stairs om records topr earthlings crew kid 606 tiger beat all bets off bored stiff media piece by piece incorporates the following film types minidv vhs super8mm 16mm credits director producer nic hill associate producers ed walker jr tom quickel noah tsutsui editors nic hill john murillo motion graphics adam hazard narration senor one graphic design brishen mahoney mike tran nic hill 2004 tenderloin sf guru khalsa director bio nic hill graduated from the university of san francisco s media film studies program here he learned commu nication theory in regards to the media and primarily focused on documentary filmmaking he was also an assistant producer on various short films for local sf director melinda stone later his short diet 2003 took best in show at the mira costa dv festival in san diego he currently lives and works in san francisco as a director and editor selected credits director piece by piece 2004 documentary feature director diet 2003 documentary short director meals on wheels 2001 narrative short senor one 2002 n judah tunnel sf jon parker narrator bio bay area native senor one is a well known and respected graffiti artist his legal works have appeared in premier art galleries throughout san francisco san jose portland and los angeles however senor s primary focus is performing public works in metropolitan cities like sf la nyc paris berlin switzerland austria and italy beyond the streets his graffiti is also featured in magazines books and is occasionally known to appear on a boxcar or two in addition to his art senor also studies and researches graffiti culture and its effects on society his longevity and dedication has gained him recognition for a truly distinct style documentary piece by piece explores the history of san francisco s graffiti art movement by dimitri hagnere published february 12 2008 www eastbaytimes com updated august 15 2016 san francisco graffiti artist jeloe painted this on the side of a mass transit wall using five different colors of spray paint public officials and property owners may consider graffiti an act of vandalism but documentary film maker nic hill views the painting and scratching of images and letters on buildings and bus stops as free artistic expression in a land of consumerism and big business control it s arguably the last form of free speech local graffiti artist jeloe agrees he fell in love with graffiti art in 1983 as he rode a bus home from a san francisco 49ers game at candlestick park with his father he was just 5 and as he looked up to the roof of the bus he saw an entire world of colorful lettering and characters his dad explained tagging and that it was wrong and said that people got away with it by just hitting anyone who gave them any lip jeloe remembers thinking one word cool since then jeloe has become a recognized graffiti artist in the bay area and around the world san francisco was his training ground and his alma mater it was a fun and exciting place to be jeloe recalled the schooling i got from paying attention to and being a part of what was going on there is priceless for graffiti san francisco was harvard hill has captured the world that inspired jeloe and hundreds of other graffiti artists in the film piece by piece part of kqed s truly ca series of independent documentaries that showcase the golden state the documentary delves into the history of graffiti art and profiles the people who lived it the film airs tonight at 11 like the city itself san francisco street art has transformed a lot over the last 25 years between 1993 and 2000 people from all over the world flocked to the city to do graffiti the scene they found was already in full bloom local stylists like jeloe became internationally known for their diversity and unique flare but things have changed harsh penalties keep all but the heaviest risk takers off the streets and rooftops the graffiti art scene is not what it once was and its practitioners say it will never be that again the documentary is especially valuable in capturing the inherently temporary nature of illegal graffiti because their work is often removed or painted over many artists photograph it gathering a comprehensive collection for public viewing requires the right connections connections hill fostered through his own years in the world of graffiti art graffiti was sort of a stepping stone for me he said i got into filmmaking from there it s all about channeling creativity there s a similar connection according to hill and street artists like jeloe san francisco mayor gavin newsom s zero tolerance position on graffiti has driven a lot of talented artists out of town and while new graffiti emerges almost every night it s painted over nearly as quickly the entire n judah tunnel used to be covered with burners it was like a preserved art gallery in there hill said but about a year ago the city painted over everything and now anytime someone gets up it gets covered up right away in the early 1990s with the closure of such legally overlooked graffiti venues as psycho city which was a series of empty lots on market street where artists threw up huge burners and tags in broad daylight illegal street art exploded in san francisco this was when many young artists became overnight criminals nowadays people who do 400 worth of graffiti damage in san francisco can be sentenced to up to one year in jail and a 10 000 fine more than 400 worth can be treated as a felony even for minor with possible jail time of up to three years and a fine of up to 50 000 parents and guardians of minors arrested for writing graffiti can also be fined and even jailed for failing to supervise their children additionally the city offers its residents monetary compensation for anonymous tips leading to the conviction of anyone doing illegal graffiti other programs help local volunteers paint over street art themselves merle goldstone heads the city department of public works graffiti watch program through which residents are encouraged to adopt four city blocks to prevent and remove graffiti from public property she sees graffiti as defacement and says we want the city to look clean and keep people feeling safe mohammed nuru deputy director of operations with san francisco s department of public works has taken a leading role in the city s fight to abate graffiti he s chairman of the graffiti advisory board which meets once a month at city hall to share information and advise the city on possible legislations and ordinances that would help curb graffiti graffiti is not art the main difference between graffiti and art is permission said nuru there s nothing good about going and defacing someone s property according to nuru the number of graffiti related arrests the city makes increases every year and more often than not the apprehended artists are from out of town our city is a destination for a lot of these vandals said nuru we re spending millions of dollars fighting graffiti when we could be using that money to make the city more green and clean and to help the homeless but there is also the soul of a city to worry about a local art movement grew into a microcosmic legacy that is purely san francisco when graffiti is done right it s a reminder of the liberality of a city where there really is diversity and options said jeloe graffiti is physical proof that there are people who are deeply rooted in culture and they re not just sheep imdb user reviews an interesting film on graffiti and the culture behind it 3 april 2005 by empireofnothing this documentary focuses on the graffiti art scene in san francisco and the colorful characters that have been active and influential in expanding this controversial and for the most part illegal art form the film does a good job of covering many different facets to graffiti and its diverse styles and purposes the foundational reason for engaging in such an illegal and temporary expression of art considering that 90 of the works featured in the film are now gone is to simply put up your mark for self fulfillment and in many cases to inspire other graffiti artists and people that will see their work throughout the film it is also made clear that most of the people that engage in something that is usually considered vandalism actually love their city and is one of the very reasons they do it storyline piece by piece is a groundbreaking film that documents san francisco s highly controversial graffiti art movement a story told by those who live the experience piece by piece offers an intimate journey into the most intriguing and misunderstood artistic movement of modern youth culture by detailing the last 20 years of san francisco s graffiti this tale offers the most candid and accurate story behind the writing on the wall in northern california never has such an in dept and balanced document been created representing san francisco graffiti 100 hours of footage and interviews have been collected for over 4 years and have finally been edited into a cohesive documentary film more background on piecebypiecemovie com piecebypiecemovie com served as the official website for the 2006 documentary piece by piece a film widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive explorations of san francisco s graffiti movement more than a simple promotional hub the site functioned as a cultural archive educational resource and digital companion to a film that documented an art form defined by its impermanence created during a transitional era for both independent film and internet publishing the website captured a moment when filmmakers used standalone domains to present their work directly to audiences offering trailers press materials artist insights and contextual information in a centralized space the documentary a cultural deep dive directed by nic hill piece by piece is a feature length documentary examining the history and evolution of graffiti culture in san francisco the film traces the development of the movement from the early 1980s through the early 2000s presenting graffiti not merely as vandalism but as a form of artistic expression and social commentary narrated by renos señor one a respected graffiti artist the film provides an insider s perspective on the motivations risks and philosophies that define the graffiti community it incorporates interviews archival footage and street level documentation to build a layered narrative that captures both the beauty and controversy of the art form the website reinforced this narrative by presenting detailed descriptions of the film s structure themes and featured artists helping audiences understand the scope and ambition of the project structure and content of the website piecebypiecemovie com was organized in a way that reflected the documentary s own structure visitors could explore sections corresponding to the film s m...