Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

2010
1h 28m
7.3

7.3/10

37 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Oscilloscope
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 25, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1568335
Website Visit Site

Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel
Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger
Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston
Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman
Michael Holman

Self

Larry Gagosian
Larry Gagosian

Self

Tony Shafrazi
Tony Shafrazi

Self

Jeffrey Deitch
Jeffrey Deitch

Self

Glenn O'Brien
Glenn O'Brien

Self

Maripol
Maripol

Self

Kai Eric
Kai Eric

Self

Key Crew

Tamra Davis
Director
Lois Vossen
Writer
Eric Martin
Writer
Stanley F. Buchthal
Producer
Tamra Davis
Producer
Sally Jo Fifer
Executive Producer
Jen Kaczor
Producer
Alexis Spraic
Producer