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