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David Choe: High Risk
Artist David Choe has led a life of high risk, from hedonistic excesses to being imprisoned at a maximum security facility in a foreign country, and yet has been dramatically rewarded for his exploits. Life didn't change much when he traded a $60k fee in favor of stock in a start-up called The Facebook, but now he is estimated to be worth over $250 million, highlighting a colorful career filled with giant street art installations, porn star affairs and investigative reporting for companies like Vice and CNN. Director and childhood friend Harry Kim guides us through the fantastically surreal life of Choe featuring interviews and appearances by Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, Sasha Grey, Sean Parker, and Shepard Fairey.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows graffiti artist David Choe as he embarks on a journey to create a mural in North Korea. The film captures his artistic process, his observations of the country, and his reflections on the political and social climate. It offers a unique glimpse into Choe's world and his controversial perspectives.
Critical Reception
David Choe: High Risk received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on Choe's artistic merit and his confrontational personality. Some praised the film's access to North Korea and Choe's unique artistic vision, while others found it to be self-indulgent and lacking in deeper social commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unusual subject matter and the artist's raw energy.
Criticized for being unfocused and leaning too heavily on the artist's controversial persona.
Offers a rare look into North Korea through an artist's eyes, though the artistic process itself can be secondary.
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Fun Fact
David Choe famously painted graffiti on the Facebook headquarters in exchange for stock options, which reportedly earned him over $200 million when Facebook went public.
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