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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

7.3 88 mins Documentary   2010
Oscilloscope  
Director(s): Tamra Davis

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.

Casts of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Julian Schnabel

as Self

Fab 5 Freddy

as Self

Becky Johnston

as Self

Michael Holman

as Self

Larry Gagosian

as Self

Tony Shafrazi

as Self

Jeffrey Deitch

as Self

Glenn O'Brien

as Self

Maripol

as Self

Kai Eric

as Self

Peter Brant

as Self

Kevin Bray

as Self

Diego Cortez

as Self

John Giorno

as Self

Thurston Moore

as Self

Rene Ricard

as Self

Andy Warhol

as Self (archive footage)

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