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
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Julian Schnabel
- Bruno Bischofberger
- Fab 5 Freddy
- Becky Johnston
Cast
- Tamra Davis
- Alexis Spraic
Directors
INFORMATION
- Oscilloscope
Production Companies
- United States of America
Production Countries
LANGUAGES
- English