Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
A thoughtful portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive interviews conducted by Basquiat's friend, filmmaker Tamra Davis, the production reveals how he dealt with being a black artist in a predominantly white field. The film also explores Basquiat's rise in the art world, which led to a close relationship with Andy Warhol, and looks at how the young painter coped with acclaim, scrutiny and fame.
Details
Directors
Tamra Davis
Writers
Lois Vossen, Eric Martin
Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston, Michael Holman, Larry Gagosian, Tony Shafrazi, Jeffrey Deitch, Glenn O'Brien, Maripol, Kai Eric, Peter Brant, Kevin Bray, Diego Cortez
Production
Oscilloscope
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America
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