Film

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Name: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-25

2010 · 1h 28m · Documentary

IMDb: 7.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 74

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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.