Exit Through The Gift Shop (2010)

This documentary follows the French immigrant Thierry Guetta, as he is introduced to street art (not just graffiti)  in Los Angeles. His obsession with filming everything going on around him, finally finds a focus, as he decides to make a documentary about the underground world of street art. Thierry meets many influential artists, and not only records their methods, but studies them.


Some of the most famous street artists appear in the documentary, including the very secretive Banksy, although his face is never revealed. We see the evolution of Thierry from a vintage clothing store owner to a famous street artist himself, using the name Mr. Brainwash. There have been rumors that the whole documentary itself is a hoax, so what for yourself, and make your own conclusion.


It's a fascinating documentary, that brings attention to a creative, yet illegal form of art. I highly recommend this movie. 


Rated R, Runtime 87mns