LA Originals - The Influential Impact of Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol

 

Stuck inside and looking for something to watch? If you’re interested in art and culture ranging from music to tattoos, LA Originals streaming on Netflix should be on the top of your list. The documentary features the gritty beginnings of celebrity photographer/filmmaker Estevan Oriol and renowned tattoo artist known as Mister Cartoon.

From graffiti, hip-hop to lowriders, the story encapsulates Los Angeles street culture inspired by Chicano roots and how their artistic collaborations spanning from the early 90s shaped pop culture to what it is today.

Mister Cartoon (Left) Estevan Oriol (Right)Photo: Netflix

Mister Cartoon (Left) Estevan Oriol (Right)

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Along with Oriol and Cartoon, the documentary features an impressive list of celebrity clientele interviews. Backed by original footage, we get an inside look as Oriol and Cartoon tour the world and work with the likes of Cypress Hill, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, the late Kobe Bryant, and Blink-182 among many more.

pHOTO: eSTEVAN oRIOL

pHOTO: eSTEVAN oRIOL

Photo: Estevan Oriol

Photo: Estevan Oriol

The archival material alone is a great reason to watch. Over 25 years of photographs and footage that tie both individuals’ stories together. For anyone interested in hip-hop, tattoos, graffiti, lowriders and anything in between, take advantage of the downtime and give LA Originals a watch. If you’ve ever been interested in something, learning where it came from will give you a better sense of respect and appreciation.

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Photo: Estevan Oriol

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