American Artifact: The Rise Of American Rock Poster Art
2009 : 1 hour 28 minutes
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Director: Merle Becker
synopsis
American Artifact chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since its birth in the '60s. The film explores the history and rise of the current rock poster movement in America, and features a cast of quirky, interesting, and extremely talented rock poster artists talking about their work and telling the story of their underground art movement. Featuring interviews with over 30 different artists including Stanley Mouse, Frank Kozik, Art Chantry, Tara Mcpherson and more.
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