Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
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.
Release Date : January 25, 2010
Runtime : 88m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : Oscilloscope
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : new york city, painter, street artist, boy genius, biracial, woman director