Art as a Weapon
Street Art and Buddhism come together on the Burmese boarder to create revolution.
Street art, creativity and revolution collide in this beautifully shot film about art’s ability to create change. The story opens on the politically charged Thailand/Burma border at the first school teaching street art as a form of non-violent struggle. The film follows two young girls (Romi & Yi-Yi) who have escaped 50 years of civil war in Burma to pursue an arts education in Thailand. Under the threat of imprisonment and torture, the girls use spray paint and stencils to create images in public spaces to let people know the truth behind Burma's transition toward "artificial democracy." Eighty-two hundred miles away, artist Shepard Fairey is painting a 30’ mural of a Burmese monk for the same reasons and in support of the students' struggle in Burma. As these stories are inter-cut, the film connects these seemingly unrelated characters around the concept of using art as a weapon for change.
TMDB
6.0/10
3 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $34K
- Box office
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- Language
- Burmese
- buddhism
- buddhist monk
- revolution
- san diego, california
- graffiti
- thailand
- nonviolent resistance
- punk rock
- burma
- street artist
- youth culture
- obey
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalNR12 Jun 2014
Frequently asked questions
- When was Art as a Weapon released?
- Art as a Weapon was released on 12 June 2014.
- Where can I watch Art as a Weapon online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Art as a Weapon right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Art as a Weapon?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Art as a Weapon is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Art as a Weapon?
- Art as a Weapon holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Art as a Weapon?
- Art as a Weapon (2014) was directed by Jeff Durkin.
- How long is Art as a Weapon?
- Art as a Weapon runs for 59m.
