Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

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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  Tamra Davis

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  Jean-Michel Basquiat
  Self
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  Julian Schnabel
  Self
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  Bruno Bischofberger
  Self
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  Fab 5 Freddy
  Self
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  Becky Johnston
  Self
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  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
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  Maripol
  Self
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  Kai Eric
  Self
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  Peter Brant
  Self
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  Kevin Bray
  Self
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  Diego Cortez
  Self
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  John Giorno
  Self
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  Thurston Moore
  Self
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  Rene Ricard
  Self
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  Andy Warhol
  Self (archive footage)