Bomb the System

Bomb the System

Adam Bhala Lough, 2002, 91´

Described byRolling Stoneas a "next-gen [sic] update of 1982's Wild Style. With strong whiffs of Trainspotting and Kids" that "distinguishes itself with streaky, Krylon-bright editing and El-P's eerie soundtrack beats." Bomb the System follows Blest, a 19-year-old graffiti writer, who has just graduated from high school. With no ambition toward mainstream goals of work and family, he spends his time bombing the city with graffiti messages until he and his crew become the most wanted bombers by the NYPD Vandal Squad. Several well-known graffiti artists participated in the making of the film including Lee Quinones, Cope2 and Chino BYI. In January 2004 the film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.