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Martha: A Picture Story
Genres
Documentary
Overview
In 1970s New York, photographer Martha Cooper captured some of the first images of graffiti at a time when the city had declared war on it. Decades later, Cooper has become an influential godmother to a global movement of street artists.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
2019-11-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Colin Cassidy
Martha Cooper
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