Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Video: "Art As A Weapon" Documentary Preview

Keeping in the theme of art related videos comes Art As A Weapon, directed by Jeff Durkin.
“Art As A Weapon” will look at the connection between Street Art, Buddhism and the struggle for Democracy by using the closed country of Burma as a case study. The film will follow a Buddhist monk who’s building a library, artist Shepard Fairey painting a 30′ tall mural, and a elementary school art class learning how to use spray paint- giving the audience a peek into the lives of artists and how art has the power to move and motivate people.
The film will look at the collision between the big forces that shape humanity- Art, Politics, and religion in both the eastern and western worlds. By combining cinematography, with Buddhist philosophy the project will illustrate the power Art has in the fight for Democracy. Part art film, part political film, the goal is to continue spreading the word by using art as a weapon for peace in Burma.
You can donate over at Kickstarter to help bring the project to life!

Art as a Weapon Documentary // Beginnings from BREADTRUCK TV on Vimeo.

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