Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

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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  Jean-Michel Basquiat

  Self
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  Julian Schnabel

  Self
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  Fab 5 Freddy

  Self
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  Michael Holman

  Self
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  Maripol

  Self
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  Kevin Bray

  Self
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  John Giorno

  Self
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  Thurston Moore

  Self
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  Rene Ricard

  Self
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  Andy Warhol

  Self (archive footage)