Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Movie · 1h 28m

Starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy

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.