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  • Obey the Giant (2012)
  • Short | 23 min | Short, Drama
Obey the Giant (2012)
Short | 23 min | Short, Drama

Based on the true story of Shepard Fairey's first act of street art, OBEY THE GIANT tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Frustrated by his inability to gain respect within...See moreBased on the true story of Shepard Fairey's first act of street art, OBEY THE GIANT tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Frustrated by his inability to gain respect within the confines of art school Shepard sets out to gain notoriety and acclaim by targeting the most powerful man in Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci. Risking expulsion and jail time Shepard plasters Andre the Giant's face over the image of Cianci on a campaign billboard. As word of Shepard's prank gets out, Shepard learns that art is a weapon and attention is both a blessing and a curse. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Kelly Beam (additional writing by) | Alex Jablonski | Julian Marshall
Producer
Composer
Nick Garcia (original music by)
Cinematographer
Production Designer
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Updated May 16, 2012

Release date
May 16, 2012 (United States)

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Christopher Alan
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
Sarah Cote
Jessica Jessica   See fewer
Matthew Eriksen
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
Jed Griswold
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
Daryl Laperle
George George   See fewer
Julian Marshall
Male Student 2 Male Student 2   See fewer
Peter Perroni
Buddy's assistant Buddy's assistant   See fewer
Alex Remington
Big Cop Big Cop   See fewer
Dustin Sohn
Male Student 1 Male Student 1   See fewer
Joshua Wills
Shepard Fairey (as Josh Wills) Shepard Fairey (as Josh Wills)   See fewer
Pasquale Dalessio
TV Cameraman (uncredited) TV Cameraman (uncredited)   See fewer
Debra Vierra Murphy
Pedestrian (uncredited) Pedestrian (uncredited)   See fewer
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