Synopsis
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 BasquiatSelf
- Julian SchnabelSelf
- Bruno BischofbergerSelf
- Fab 5 FreddySelf
- Becky JohnstonSelf
- Michael HolmanSelf
- Larry GagosianSelf
- Tony ShafraziSelf
- Jeffrey DeitchSelf
- Glenn O'BrienSelf
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