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
Stars: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston, Michael Holman
Crew: Tamra Davis (Director), Sally Jo Fifer (Executive Producer), Jen Kaczor (Producer), Archer Neilson (Production Manager), Lois Vossen (Writer), Stanley F. Buchthal (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Oscilloscope
Runtime: 88 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 25, 2010
IMDb: 3.7
