Bomb the System
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Bomb the System

A tribute to graffiti art and the city where it all began. Blest, a 19-year-old graffiti writer, 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 corrupt NYPD Vandal Squad. He even attracts major media and gallery attention for his tags. Also part of Blest's crew are Buk 50 and his younger brother Lune, whose arrest and beating by the NYPD causes the crew to wage a full-on graffiti war against the city. As they fight with their spray cans and their tags, Blest meets a political activist, Alexandra. Soon after, Blest's relationship with Buk 50 and the crew fragments as Blest ponders his position in life. Show More

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Bomb the System (2002) is an action-packed film that pays homage to the world of graffiti art and its origins. The protagonist, Blest, is a 19-year-old graffiti writer who has just graduated from high school. Rather than pursuing traditional goals of work and family, Blest devotes his time to bombing the city with his graffiti messages.

As Blest's reputation grows, he and his crew, which includes Buk 50 and his younger brother Lune, become the most sought-after bombers by the corrupt NYPD Vandal Squad. Their rebellious actions and striking tags even attract attention from major media outlets and art galleries.

However, when Lune is arrested and brutally beaten by the NYPD, Blest and his crew decide to retaliate by waging a full-on graffiti war against the city. Armed with their spray cans and artistic skills, they fight back through their tags, using the city as their canvas.

Bomb the System is a fast-paced film that explores the underground world of graffiti art while shedding light on the social and political issues surrounding it. With stunning visuals and an engaging storyline, audiences will be captivated by the passion and determination of Blest and his crew as they confront authority and fight for their art.

This film is a must-watch for fans of urban culture, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the power of street art as a form of expression and resistance.