Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Shepard Fairey's first act of street art, OBEY THE GIANT tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Frustrated by his inability to gain respect within the confines of art school Shepard sets out to gain notoriety and acclaim by targeting the most powerful man in Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci. Risking expulsion and jail time Shepard plasters Andre the Giant's face over the image of Cianci on a campaign billboard. As word of Shepard's prank gets out, Shepard learns that art is a weapon and attention is both a blessing and a curse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Beam, Alex Jablonski, Julian Marshall
- Original Title
- Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Marshall
Kelly Beam, Alex Jablonski, Julian Marshall
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Julian Marshall
Director
Kelly Beam
Writer
Alex Jablonski
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Julian Marshall
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What is Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story about?
Based on the true story of Shepard Fairey's first act of street art, OBEY THE GIANT tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Frustrated by his inability to gain respect within the confines of art school Shepard sets out to gain notoriety and acclaim by targeting the most powerful man in Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci. Risking expulsion and jail time Shepard plasters Andre the Giant's face over the image of Cianci on a campaign billboard. As word of Shepard's prank gets out, Shepard learns that art is a weapon and attention is both a blessing and a curse.
Who directed Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story?
Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story was directed by Julian Marshall.
Who stars in Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story?
The principal cast of Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story includes Joshua Wills, Keith Jochim, Patrick Collins.
When was Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story released and how long is it?
Obey the Giant: The Shepard Fairey Story was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 23m.