Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

7.257

88 minutes

1/25/2010

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.

Cast List

Jean-Michel Basquiat
as Self
Julian Schnabel
as Self
Bruno Bischofberger
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
Becky Johnston
as Self
Michael Holman
as Self
Larry Gagosian
as Self
Tony Shafrazi
as Self
Jeffrey Deitch
as Self
Glenn O'Brien
as Self
Maripol
as Self
Kai Eric
as Self
Peter Brant
as Self
Kevin Bray
as Self
Diego Cortez
as Self
John Giorno
as Self
Thurston Moore
as Self
Rene Ricard
as Self
Andy Warhol
as Self (archive footage)