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Watching My Name Go By

Watching My Name Go By

Watching My Name Go By is a 1976 BBC documentary on the birth of graffiti in New York City, and the fight to both prevent it, and expand it's artistic value. In 'Watching my name go by' kids in New York have a unique kind of occupation - sitting on the subway stations ' watching my name go by'. Eleven to 17-year olds compete to see how many times they can 'get their names up ' in a colorful way - a kind of graffiti cult game which has its own rules and regulations. It's illegal and dangerous-some New Yorkers think it's a kind of ' art others think it's disgusting.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Watching My Name Go By
  • Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1976-01-23
  • Runtime: 25 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2245
  • Languages: English

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Trailers & Clips

Watching My Name Go By (1976). Graffiti Days! (NYC) New York City Graffiti

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Keywords

new york city1970sgraffitistreet artvandalismwriterspray paintsubway traingraffiti tagsold schoolnyc subway

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watching My Name Go By?

Watching My Name Go By is a Documentary, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1976-01-23.

Who are the main actors in Watching My Name Go By?

The main cast includes .

Where can I watch Watching My Name Go By online?

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Is Watching My Name Go By based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Watching My Name Go By?

Watching My Name Go By has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Watching My Name Go By?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Watching My Name Go By?

The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Watching My Name Go By filmed?

Watching My Name Go By was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Watching My Name Go By?

The total runtime of Watching My Name Go By is 25 minutes.

Is Watching My Name Go By suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Watching My Name Go By?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Watching My Name Go By.

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