
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 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)
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