Coquitlam Public Library

Exit Through the Gift Shop

eng

videorecording

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Originally produced by Mongrel Media in 2010

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He transforms cityscapes around the world into brilliant works of street art. Some call him a genius?others, a criminal. Though his true identity remains a secret, graffiti artist Banksy has become one of pop culture?s greatest icons. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP follows the attempts of an eccentric L.A. thrift shop owner to capture the ever-elusive Banksy at work?only to have the mischievous artist turn the camera back on him with hilarious results. Is it all real? Or could this be Banksy?s greatest stunt yet? Nominated for Best Documentary at the **Academy Awards**. Winner of Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking at the **Cinema Eye Honors Awards**. "*The more you think about this unusual film, the more fascinating it becomes culturally and sociologically, dealing with notions of mania and obsession, art and commerce, hype and quality.*" - Kenneth Turan, ***The Los Angeles Times***

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