Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
1h 28m
Running Time
January 25, 2010Release Date
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
1h 28m
Running Time
January 25, 2010Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Julian Schnabel
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Larry Gagosian
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Fab 5 Freddy
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Becky Johnston
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Bruno Bischofberger
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Michael Holman
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Tamra Davis
Director
Eric Martin
Writer
Eric Martin
Writer
Lois Vossen
Writer
Tony Shafrazi
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Stanley F. Buchthal
Producer
Jeffrey Deitch
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Jen Kaczor
Producer
Glenn O'Brien
Self
Media.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is a 2010 documentary film directed by Tamra Davis. It crosscuts excerpts from Davis' on-camera interview with the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and anecdotes from his friends and associates. The film was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.