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.
Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Self
Julian Schnabel
Self
Bruno Bischofberger
Self
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
Becky Johnston
Self
Michael Holman
Self
Larry Gagosian
Self
Tony Shafrazi
Self
Jeffrey Deitch
Self
Glenn O'Brien
Self
Maripol
Self
Kai Eric
Self
Peter Brant
Self
Kevin Bray
Self
Diego Cortez
Self
John Giorno
Self
Thurston Moore
Self
Rene Ricard
Self
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Director
Images
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