Exit Through the Gift Shop: A Thought-Provoking Documentary on Banksy and Street Art
Exit Through the Gift Shop is an intriguing and thought-provoking documentary about the world of graffiti art. Directed by renowned graffiti artist Banksy, this film follows the story of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant living in Los Angeles who is obsessed with capturing street art on camera. He meets Banksy and begins to document his work and that of other street artists like Shepard Fairey, Invader and Swoon. Along the way he discovers how powerful these works can be, as well as how controversial they can be when taken out of their natural environment. It’s a unique look into both an underground art form and its creators – one that will leave you with plenty to think about.