Movie
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
7.3/10
2010
1h 28m
en
Documentary
Overview
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.
Director
Tamra Davis
Writers
Eric Martin, Lois Vossen
Movie Information
Release Date
January 25, 2010
Runtime
1h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
36
Production
