Wall Writers
Wall Writers promises unprecedented access to the early years of American graffiti. Interviews with TAKI 183 and CORNBREAD, along with other legendary artists, illuminated a time when a new form of wall writing emerged from dilapidated city neighborhoods.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Roger Gastman
Actors: Bama, Cornbread, John Waters, La-zar, Snake-1, Taki-183, Wicked Gary
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