Opaque Presents: “A History of Graffiti” Film Series
Our first film series, led by Jerry Aldama, will outline the eras and evolution of the art form and culture of graffiti. We intend to provide an insider's perspective of the culture rarely seen by the general public.
The series will dive deep into the culture and give insight to the intricacies of the art form. It will start with its disputed origins in the early 1980s on the New York Subway system, then detail its spread to cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, and to the West Coast, with the coverage eventually reaching the entire world.
Each film will add a new perspective in order to build a comprehensive view of how the culture and art form of graffiti have evolved based on time and location. A few films are "on loan" directly from the artist, never seen before by the general public, and until now only viewed by a select handful of other graffiti writers.
Humans can be ugly and messy but inspiring and motivating at the same time. Watch as artists preserve through life's hardships and maintain focus on the survival of the culture, crew and most importantly, Rocking the spot!
