Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

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.

Directed by Tamra Davis

Top cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel

Self

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Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

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Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman

Self

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Larry Gagosian

Self

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Tony Shafrazi

Self

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Jeffrey Deitch

Self

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Glenn O'Brien

Self

Maripol

Self

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Kai Eric

Self

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Peter Brant

Self

Kevin Bray

Self

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Diego Cortez

Self

John Giorno

Self

Thurston Moore

Self

Rene Ricard

Self

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

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