Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

2010 en 88 minutes

Rating: 7.3

Plot

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.

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Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel

Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston

Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman

Michael Holman

Self

Larry Gagosian

Larry Gagosian

Self

Tony Shafrazi

Tony Shafrazi

Self

Jeffrey Deitch

Jeffrey Deitch

Self

Glenn O'Brien

Glenn O'Brien

Self

Maripol

Maripol

Self

Kai Eric

Kai Eric

Self

Peter Brant

Peter Brant

Self

Kevin Bray

Kevin Bray

Self

Diego Cortez

Diego Cortez

Self

John Giorno

John Giorno

Self

Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore

Self

Rene Ricard

Rene Ricard

Self

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

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