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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

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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.

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DirectorTamra Davis
CastJean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston
Year2010
Runtime93 min
GenresDocumentary, Biography
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