Mur Murs

Mur Murs

1982 · 82 min · FR · 7.4 (36 votes)
Dir. Agnès Varda · Starring Juliet Berto, Agnès Varda, Judy Baca, Terry Schoonhoven, Cristiano Rimassa, Richard Bennett
Documentary

Venturing from Venice Beach to Watts, Varda looks at the murals of LA as backdrop to and mirror of the city’s many cultures. She casts a curious eye on graffiti and photorealism, roller disco & gang violence, evangelical Christians, Hare Krishnas, artists, angels and ordinary Angelenos.

VIBE

A contemplative journey through LA's vibrant street art scene. It feels like a thoughtful stroll, observing the city's pulse through its murals and the people who create and inhabit them. A rich tapestry of culture and expression.

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