Documentary "Art as a Weapon" Needs to Raise $30,000

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Burmese Monk by Shepard Fairey. Courtesy of Downtown San Diego Murals

The producers of the new documentary, "Art as a Weapon" featuring celebrated street artist Shepard Fairey need to raise $30,000 by December 9 to complete the project. According to their press release, director/producer Jeff Durking was inspired to make the film when Shepard painted a 30' tall Burmese monk in his neighborhood in San Diego. The film will give the audience a peek into the lives of Burmese school children learning how to use spray paint, Buddhist monks who write poetry, and street artist Shepard Fairey creating a three-story mural in support of Burma. Part art film, part political film, the goal is to help end human rights abuses by spreading the word about the oppression in Burma. Donations can be made through the Kickstarter.com website.