
Jon Reiss and his crew travel to Asia, Australia, the Middle East and beyond, exploring the local graffiti scenes and artists. Follow-up to the groundbreaking street art documentary "Bomb It".... (Full plot summary below)
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Jon Reiss and his crew travel to Asia, Australia, the Middle East and beyond, exploring the local graffiti scenes and artists. Follow-up to the groundbreaking street art documentary "Bomb It".
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| Film ThreatMark BellIt's as much a reference documentary as it is an appreciation piece or inspirational experience... |
| User ReviewSara TJon Reiss is back at it with a follow-up to Bomb It, his hugely successful indie doc. Bomb It 2 finds Reiss exploring new territory -- indigenous street art scenes around the globe, from the streets of Singapore (interesting, considering that chewing gum is actually illegal there -- hard to imagine what the authorities would do to a graffiti artist) to Palestinian refugee camps on the West Bank. If you liked the first film, you'll love this one, too. A great insight into a world of artists who often keep their identities hidden, while making their art in the most public places possible. |
| User ReviewSusan YA nice follow up to "Bomb It" that travels all over the world. I appreciate all the different cultures and artists throughout the film. Graffiti has never been a subject I sought information on but the film makes me feel differently. These artists risk it all for their work, and in some places they risk everything, so they can be seen by others to tell a story, send a message, or to bring something new to the community. Jon Reiss covers the globe and there's some phenomenal artwork throughout. The film has a nice rhythm and great, amazing interviewees. Fantastic variety, tons of passionate artists, and a subject that this film does a good job of showcasing. |
| User ReviewDiana DSo many filmmakers make a great movie and then try to make a follow up and fail. Reiss made a great movie in Bomb It and then followed it up with an equally impressive film. Bomb It 2 continues the exploration of graffiti in public space, but delves deeper into the plight of the artists themselves all while taking the viewer to locations that get little attention from the art world in general. Whether you've seen Bomb It (I recommend seeing it!) or not, Bomb It 2 is an interesting and entertaining movie and makes you want to get up! |
| User ReviewDereck HI always question why graffiti artists put themselves at risk to perform this type of art, in most parts of the world it's considered a felony and has some serious consequences. In the film, a Malaysian artist explains that authorities will strip you naked and whip you with a soaking wet rattan, ouch... Jon Reiss takes you around the world meeting artists from Bethlehem, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, Bangkok, Singapore and a plethora of other cities/cultures and really gives you a strong understanding behind the story/motivation of graffiti artists. I really appreciate the risks that were taken by Jon Reiss and the other filmmakers involved to pull together these stories, I will certainly never look at graffiti art the same. |
| User ReviewSteve CWhat should our expectations be like for documentary sequels? I don't know - I can't say I've seen too many. That being said, Bomb It 2 does not disappoint. As a fast-paced world tour of the global street art scene it can't be beat, and the film works great as a stand-alone documentary. Whether or not you've seen the first Bomb It, or even if you're completely uninitiated to the world of graffiti, this is well worth checking out. |
| User ReviewChris BReiss' no holds-barred documentary bridges intercultural gaps we didn't even no existed. He redefines "graffiti" from illicit hobby to expression of the soul- a rare art form where people are able to influence their environment as much as their environment influences them. BI2 reminds us to unleash our passion, there's almost always a place for it. Chris Bashinelli - Host and Executive Producer of "Bridge the Gap" on PBS - National Geographic Young Explorer grantee - United Nations Moderator |
| User ReviewAntonia LAwesome journey! You feel like you're there with them and seeing graffiti art come to life is amazing. I can't even buy spray paint in my city, but this makes me want to drive to the burbs and start getting my hands dirty. Very inspiring. |
| User ReviewJon RA fascinating insider look at the world of graffiti art. With a funky soundtrack, brilliant time-lapse shots which show the graffiti taking shape before your eyes, and inspiring characters this documentary gave me a whole new respect for graffiti artists! This is a really fun and enjoyable documentary and will appeal to graffiti virgins and experts alike. |
| User ReviewTaylor PThis was a Kickstarter project and that message of community is through out this film. This is a great sequel that shows how the street art world has evolved. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in street art and how it differs around the world. |