Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

01/25/2010

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1hr 28min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Julian Schnabel
  • Bruno Bischofberger
  • Fab 5 Freddy
  • Becky Johnston

    Directors

  • Tamra Davis
  • Alexis Spraic

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Oscilloscope

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English

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