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Ipswich's King Street Cinema will show the acclaimed graffiti documentary Style Wars for free at 6pm on Friday, September 20, as part of the Wild Walls Festival.
The big picture: The 1983 film offers a unique glimpse into the early days of New York City's graffiti culture, showcasing the creativity and controversy surrounding this urban art form.
The details:
"Style Wars" follows teenage graffiti artists as they navigate New York's subway system, turning trains into canvases for their art.
The 69-minute documentary is directed by Tony Silver and introduced by artist and musician Keith Hopewell.
The film, rated PG, features notorious graffiti writers, including Min One, Dez, Iz and Seen.
It will be screened free at 6pm at King Street Cinema in Ipswich.
How to attend:
The screening is free but booking is required.
Tickets can be reserved at https://kingstreetcinema.co.uk/programmes/wild-walls-festival-style-wars/
About Wild Walls: Wild Walls, produced by Art Eat Events and the Subversiv Collective and funded by the Arts Council of England, is a festival programme of creative workshops and street art projects involving young people from Ipswich, running from September 6th to October 5th. It aims to celebrate and explore urban art forms and is behind the stunning new murals and street art that have transformed the town in recent weeks.
Go deeper: For more information about the Wild Walls festival programme, visit www.wildwallsfestival.com
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