Tony Silver and Henry Chalfants historic PBS documentary Style Wars tracks the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
A well-rounded portrait of the scene through extensive interviews with writers-notably Seen, Kase, and Dondi- plus art collectors, transit authorities, and even Mayor Ed Koch, who would eventually put the hammer down.
Along the way, they documented the burgeoning breakdance scene, with a focus on the world-famous Rock Steady Crew. The soundtrack features selections from Grandmaster Flash, the Treacherous Three, and other icons of old-school hip-hop.
Thats the spiel.. as for the disc - it gets the treatment it deserves - an extra of 4 hours of interviews, extras from back in the day to today.
