Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: January 25, 2010
Runtime: 88 minutes
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.3/10 (36 votes)
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Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Michael Holman
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