Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
2010-01-25 | 88 min
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.
Genres
Documentary
Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Julian Schnabel
Bruno Bischofberger
Fab 5 Freddy
Becky Johnston
Michael Holman
Larry Gagosian
Tony Shafrazi
