Columbia's prodigal son returns with this insightful look at the history of "aerosol art." From exclusive interviews with pioneers of New York's subway-train graffiti movement to a provocative exploration of the complex relationship between hip hop and spray-paint art, Just to Get a Rep brims with careful research and visual flair. The film's texture reflects the energy and freedom of this outlaw art form — as it spans the globe, you can feel its enthusiasm. From the train tunnels of Europe to the river walls of the Midwest, an international yet tight-knit community of aerosol artists are banding together in the face of hostility from the media, cops and traditional art world. Just to Get a Rep takes you inside their global network. (DW)

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