: It dives into the "misunderstood code of ethics" in street art, explaining how Fairey uses repetitive messaging to challenge public perception of imagery.
The 2017 documentary (officially titled Obey Giant: The Art and Dissent of Shepard Fairey ) is an insightful, well-produced look at the career of street artist Shepard Fairey, best known for the "André the Giant Has a Posse" stickers and the iconic 2008 Obama "HOPE" poster. Obey Giant(2017)
: For those already familiar with Fairey, the documentary may feel a bit like a "Wikipedia article," hitting familiar beats without digging deeply into his most controversial legal battles. Who is it for? : It dives into the "misunderstood code of
: If you know the art but not the man, this is the perfect primer. this is the perfect primer.