Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

7.3 / 10

(35 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

88 minutes

Year:

2010

Director:

Tamra Davis

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Company:

Oscilloscope

Cast:
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston

Self

Crew:
Tamra Davis

Director

Archer Neilson

Production Manager

Stanley F. Buchthal

Producer

Sally Jo Fifer

Executive Producer

Jen Kaczor

Producer