Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

Not Rated 12 Apr 2011 • Documentary • 1h 28m
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Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat's own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man.

Tamra Davis
Director
Eric Martin, Lois Vossen
Writer
Jean Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Larry Gagosian
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 74
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $256,242

7.7

IMDb (2497 votes)
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