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.
Director : Tamra DavisCast : Becky Johnston|Bruno Bischofberger|Fab 5 Freddy|Glenn O’Brien|Jean-Michel Basquiat|Jeffrey Deitch|Julian Schnabel|Larry Gagosian|Michael Holman|Tony Shafrazi
Genre : Documentary
Release Date : 1/25/2010
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