Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
- Released on
- Runtime
- 88 mins
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.
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
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Julian Schnabel
- Bruno Bischofberger
- Fab 5 Freddy
- Becky Johnston
- Michael Holman
- Larry Gagosian
- Tony Shafrazi
- Jeffrey Deitch
- Glenn O'Brien
- Maripol
- Kai Eric
- Peter Brant
- Kevin Bray
- Diego Cortez
- John Giorno
- Thurston Moore
- Rene Ricard
- Andy Warhol
Director
- Tamra Davis
Producers
- Stanley F. Buchthal
- Tamra Davis
- Jen Kaczor
- Alexis Spraic
- Lois Vossen
