Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Name: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Director: Tamra Davis
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-25
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston

Directed by Tamra Davis

Documentary

20101h 28m7.3

Overview

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.