Who Owns Our Streets - 40 min documentary

Short Synopsis

With his chewing gum art not under any legal jurisdiction, can celebrated street artist, Ben Wilson defend his work from the police and find success under surveillance? Will he take his secret trail of pictures across the Millennium Bridge into the Tate Modern, without being thwarted by security? A compelling story of cat & mouse, as Ben navigates a perilous journey filmed over 10 years, to create art everywhere, even outside The Houses of Parliament!

Introduction

An intimate story of an iconic & acclaimed street artist who overcomes adversity to create a trail of miniature masterpieces of art, on used chewing gum right across London. Ben pushes all boundaries to create his vision of art for all. His encounters with the police and authorities, who often do not understand there is no legal power to arrest him for painting on chewing gum, are both heartbreaking and hilarious. The story twists and turns over the years, as Ben achieves international fame. Ben’s passion and conviction reveals a man on a mission and we become fully invested in his ultimate triumph.