Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child by Tamra Davis

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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

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat as Self

Julian Schnabel

Julian Schnabel as Self

Bruno Bischofberger

Bruno Bischofberger as Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Fab 5 Freddy as Self

Becky Johnston

Becky Johnston as Self

Michael Holman

Michael Holman as Self

Larry Gagosian

Larry Gagosian as Self

Tony Shafrazi

Tony Shafrazi as Self

Jeffrey Deitch

Jeffrey Deitch as Self

Glenn O'Brien

Glenn O'Brien as Self

Maripol

Maripol as Self

Kai Eric

Kai Eric as Self

Peter Brant

Peter Brant as Self

Kevin Bray

Kevin Bray as Self

Diego Cortez

Diego Cortez as Self

John Giorno

John Giorno as Self

Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore as Self

Rene Ricard

Rene Ricard as Self

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol as Self (archive footage)

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