Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

88 min

Cast:

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger

Quality:

HD

Director:

Tamra Davis

Release:

2010

Country:

United States

Rating:

7.2