New York on Film: Wild Style

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2:00pm
Price: General Admission $15, Members $10
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Wild Style mural by Zephyr, Revolt and Sharp 1983
Wild Style mural by Zephyr, Revolt and Sharp 1983

Join us for a special screening of Wild Style (Charlie Ahearn, 1983, 82 mins), widely regarded as the first hip-hop film, capturing the early days of graffiti, breakdancing, DJing, and MCing in New York City’s vibrant underground scene. The film features memorable performances and appearances by pioneers including Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, and The Cold Crush Brothers. 

This screening is presented in collaboration with our upcoming exhibition Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection, which opens November 22nd. 

Stay tuned for updates on guest speakers and more. 
 

 

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General Admission $15, Members $10

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

George LEE Quiñones, Breakfast at Baychester, 1977, Ink on paper

Related Exhibition - November 22, 2024 - August 10, 2025

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.

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New York on Film is part of our ongoing Moonlight & Movies series, made possible in part by Sophia and Peter J. Volandes

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