Graffiti Verite Vol. 2 Freedom Of Expression (2005)

Independent documentary film maker Bob Bryan has proven once again with his new documentary GV2 that there's much more to the Graffiti Art Movement than at first glance. Flying high above Los Angeles in a "ghetto bird," GV2 starts out by looking down on our streets, seeking out those artists who ply their incendiary craft on the walls of our cities while we sleep.



"Skill" and his graffiti art crew U.T.I. (Under The Influence) attack the walls of the infamous Belmont tunnels (home of the birth of Graffiti Art in LA) with the blockbuster letters "S-K-I-L-L-E-R UTI." Preexisting wall pieces are buffed out of existence to create space for their new and historic production. Spanning hundreds of feet long and at least 12 feet high, this letter production is strategically designed "to blow some minds in this yard, and it's about time!" says Skill, defacto leader of the U.T.I. graffiti crew. GV2 follows in the footsteps of Bob Bryan's documentary classic GRAFFITI VERITE', the multi award winning documentary (released in 1995). "An amazing film that explores the eclectic world of hip hop and the urban graffiti artist." Produced by Bryan World Productions

GRAFFITI VERITE' is the winner of THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS "Gold Apple," COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL NON THEATRICAL EVENTS "CINE Golden Eagle," THE HONOLULU UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL "Best of Festival," THE 1997 COLORLAB AWARD's "Outstanding Documentary," A.V.C. REGIONAL CINDY COMPETITION "Silver Cindy" and other honors.

Professionally executed by Mr. Bryan in GRAFFITI VERITE' and now in GV2, both films unearth the obvious truth about the historical relevance of the Graffiti Art Movement, set against the backdrop of today's urban landscape. "Graffiti is like a virus that has penetrated every level of our consciousness, and like most viruses you cannot detect its presence until it 's blown up! Folks are ignorant about Graffiti Arts history and power," says Bryan. "Graffiti Art is a direct expression of societies' psychological state of mind , it's an 'in-your-face' sign of our times!"