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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