Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
Starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger
Directed by Tamra Davis
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.
Runtime: 88 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: new york city,painter,street artist,boy genius,biracial,woman director
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