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Banksy Accuses Channel 4 film “Graffiti Wars” Of Distortion

September 4, 2011
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Banksy is demanding an investigation over Channel 4’s documentary “Graffiti Wars”.

Banksy says it implies that he was responsible for putting his rival in a coma.
He is outraged by inaccuracies and distortions in “a willful and malicious attempt by the film-makes to damage credibility and reputation”, Banksy sent a formal letter of complaint to the broadcaster.
In a statement Banksy said : “Graffiti Wars contained some inaccuracies that I’ve asked to be investigated and some facts that need to be corrected. They alleged I painted over a piece by Robbo and led viewers to believe I had something to do with him being in a coma. I wish Robbo a full and speedy recovery.”

He also criticises the programme’s filming of a reception for Robbo’s first gallery exhibition, focusing on a couple who refused to be interviewed, wrongly identifying them as “two members of Team Banksy … a business associate and Banksy’s PR agent”, implying they were scouting the opposition. Banksy’s official PR agent, Jo Brooks, said she had no idea who the couple were and denied that they were associated with Banksy.

Channel 4 has edited the couple from its website version and denies the other allegations: “Graffiti Wars in no way suggests that Banksy was responsible for the injuries sustained by King Robbo … The documentary clearly states that Banksy did not realise he was painting over Robbo’s work and includes a picture of the deteriorated work.”

In the meantime, you can watch “Graffiti Wars” HERE and let us know what you think!

Via The Guardian

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