This is a simple introduction to the movie “Bomb the System” from 2002. The movie is set in New York City and features the life of a graffiti artist named Blest, played by Mark Webber. The film showcases interesting facts about the everyday life of graffiti artists and behind-the-scenes information about how the film was produced.
Where it Filmed?
“Bomb the System” was filmed in New York City, New York, USA. Filming began in March 2003 and covered various locations around the city that were key to the authentic representation of the graffiti artist’s life.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Webber | Anthony ‘Blest’ Campo |
| Gano Grills | Justin ‘Buk 50’ Broady |
| Jaclyn DeSantis | Alexandra |
| Joey Dedio | Hazer |
| Stephen Buchanan | Noble |
| Al Sapienza | Officer Bobby Cox |
| Bonz Malone | Officer Nole Shorts |
| Donna Mitchell | Diane Campo |
| Kumar Pallana | Kumar Baba |
| Blake Lethem | Lazaro |
| Dylan Mikson | Gabriel |
| Joshua Gustin | Young Blest |
| KaDee Strickland | Toni |
| Semz | Knife |
| Walter Masterson | Hyste |
| Nato Jude | Mayo |
| I’Kyori Swaby | Pharoah |
| Aliya Campbell | Kim |
| Muck | Hazar’s Girlfriend No. 1 |
| Trina Grant | Hazar’s Girlfriend No. 2 |
| Ned Stresen-Reuter | Brendan Pricely |
| David Ley | Randolph |
| Peter Linari | Custodial Boss |
| Manny Siverio | Sum5 |
| Derrick Simmons | Tido |
| Elliot Santiago | Krazy |
| Quinn | Man in Window |
| Daisy Rojas | Woman in Window |
| David Aldi | Yuppie Man |
| Raj-Ann Rekhi | Yuppie Woman |
| Tim Dowlin | Drooling Junkie |
| Ajay Naidu | Moses Mundhra |
| Muck | Hazar’s Girlfriend No.1 |
| Rocco Rosanio | Rocco (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was filmed on a budget of $500,000 – quite a moderate sum for a feature film.
- It was directed and written by Adam Bhala Lough.
- Despite having a serious central them, there’s a funny goof – the word “precinct” was misspelled in the newspaper headline shown after the undercover police car gets tagged with graffiti.
- The film featured at the 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
