FILM

Aurora Picture Show presents Stick ‘Em Up! A Fundraiser to Support Aurora Public Programs. Filmmaker Alex Luster in attendance. Thursday, April 7, 7:30PM.  Thursday, April 7, 7:30PM (SOLD OUT) and 9:30PM (SOLD OUT) and 10:30PM (JUST ADDED!)
Location: River Oaks Theater, 2009 West Gray Street. NOTE: Filmmaker will NOT be in attendance for 10:30pm show.

Stick ‘Em Up! is a captivating film that explores the little-known world of wheat pasting, an inner-city art form that’s as provocative as it is misunderstood. Documentary filmmaker Alex Luster delves into the minds and motivations behind some of Houston's most notorious guerilla street artists, capturing the lifespan of their art... conception, creation, placement and – ultimately – removal by the city's abatement enforcement.

With commentary by legendary street artists and top local law enforcement officials, Stick ’Em Up! is a gritty, street-smart documentary that reveals the secret truth behind the prolific images you see every day – in cities all across the nation. Interviews include artists Give Up, Shepard Fairey, DUAL, Eyesore, Cutthroat and Bomit.

Alex Luster is a documentary filmmaker & television producer living in Houston, Texas. His passion for being behind the camera came at an early age. It led to his first job in broadcast TV at the age of 14. His appreciation for urban art has culminated in the documenting of a rising inner city art form. Luster was awarded the prestigious Promax Silver Muse Award in addition to two Lone Star Emmy Awards.

This screening will raise funds to support the public programs hosted by Aurora Picture Show.