Summary
The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into.
Details
Release Date: July 13, 2001
Runtime: 72 minutes
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (28 votes)
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