Style Wars
Synopsis
Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant's PBS documentary tracks the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Style Wars (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Silver
- Original Title
- Style Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Public Art Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Silver
Burleigh Wartes, James Szalapski, Jeff Wayman
Sam Pollard
Henry Chalfant, Tony Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Silver
Director
Henry Chalfant
Producer
Tony Silver
Producer
Burleigh Wartes
Director of Photography
Sam Pollard
Editor
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Style Wars
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What is Style Wars about?
Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant's PBS documentary tracks the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Who directed Style Wars?
Style Wars was directed by Tony Silver.
Who stars in Style Wars?
The principal cast of Style Wars includes Cap, Daze, Dondi, Kase 2, Eric Haze.
When was Style Wars released and how long is it?
Style Wars was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Style Wars?
Style Wars holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).