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.
- Genre: Dokumentarfilm
- Studio: Oscilloscope
- Stichwort: new york city, painter, street artist, boy genius, biracial, woman director
- Besetzung: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston, Michael Holman
