Still from Roadsworth
Still from Roadsworth
 

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Roadsworth: Crossing the Line

par Alan Kohl
What is public space? Who owns and decides the boundaries of public space? And who is this mysterious artist known as Roadsworth?
2008  ·  1h12m  ·  Canada
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Over a period of three years, stencil artist Peter Gibson (aka Roadsworth) made his mark on Montreal in the early hours of the morning by launching a self-described “attack on the streets.” Armed with spray paint and handmade stencils, he began to play with the language of the streets, overlaying city asphalt markings with his own images: a crosswalk became a giant boot print, vines choked up traffic dividers, and electrical plugs filled parking spots. Each piece begged the question: who owns public space?

ROADSWORTH: CROSSING THE LINE details the artist’s prosecution at home and his travels abroad to France, London and Amsterdam, as he imprints himself legally (and illegally) on foreign streets. The film reflects Roadsworth’s personal struggle to defend his work, define himself as an artist and address difficult questions about art and freedom of expression. Filmmaker Alan Kohl provides a portrait of an artist who provokes debate about the significance of art in urban spaces.

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Festivals et prix
2009
Hot Docs
2009
SXSW Film Festival
Producer
Sergeo Kirby, Sarah Spring and Adam Symansky

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