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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

20107.31h 28m

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.

Directed by Tamra Davis
Written by Eric Martin, Lois Vossen
Produced by Alexis Spraic, Jen Kaczor, Stanley F. Buchthal
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Bruno Bischofberger

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Glenn O'Brien

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About Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is a documentary film released in 2010 exploring themes of new york city, painter, street artist, boy genius, biracial, woman director. Directed by Tamra Davis, it stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger. 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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