Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

7.3(36 votes)
2010
1h 28m
Documentary

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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Companies:
Oscilloscope

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

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