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Seminal Film, "Style Wars", Needs Restored & You Can Help

8/17/2010

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Remember the film Style Wars from the mid 80s? It was a documentation of the hugely influential NYC street culture of the time—Hip Hop, Grafitti art and more. This was a seminal time and I remember, even as a young, snot nosed punk rocker, that I really got something out of this film. As hard as it is to believe the negatives for this film, including the bits that wound up (figuratively) on the cutting room floor, are decaying and in need of restoration.
 
Style Wars won the Grand Prize for Documentaries at the then very new Sundance Film Festival. So how can you help? On September 9 there will be a fundraiser at BAM in NYC. Three screenings of the film will be combined with a reception (food provided by Farinella Bakery). Graffiti artists, ,b-boys and other guests will also be on hand. DJ Kay Slay will be spinning

Screenings are at 4:40, 6:50 & 9:15 p.m. with a question and answer session at 6:50 (when the reception begins).

Tickets are available at the BAM website.

If you cannot be there but still want to help with the restoration head to the Style Wars Restoration Fund Website.

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