CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 28m

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

72%(38)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byTamra Davis

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
January 25, 2010
Studios
Oscilloscope

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel

Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman

Michael Holman

Self

Larry Gagosian

Self

Tony Shafrazi

Self

Jeffrey Deitch

Self

Glenn O'Brien

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Tamra Davis
Tamra Davis
Written by
Eric Martin
Lois Vossen
Produced by
Alexis Spraic
Alexis Spraic
Jen Kaczor

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