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Exit Through The Gift Shop
Kassandra Bradley
Dr. Ilona Szekely
Art 420
09 February 2017
Film Critique- Exit through the Gift Shop
“Exit Through the Gift Shop” is a documentary mainly about street art. The film is mostly documented by a man named Thierry Guetta. “Exit Through the Gift Shop” features many street artists. The first artist featured was Guetta’s cousin, known as space invader. Another artist was Shepard Fairey. Fairey is known for creating the Obama ‘Hope’ posters. The main street artist in the film is known as Banksy. This movie is also known as “Banksy Film.” Banksy is a famous yet secretive British street artist. At first Banksy was worried that he would be exposed if he was filmed. However, Banksy and Guetta form a trust bond after a day at Disney

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