January 25, 2010
88 minutes
Documentary
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.
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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))
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