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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

★ 7.3(37)20101h 28m

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Director: Tamra Davis
Release date: 2010-01-25
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Oscilloscope

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child — trailer

About Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Tamra Davis, starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel and Bruno Bischofberger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman

Self

Larry Gagosian

Self

Tony Shafrazi

Self

Jeffrey Deitch

Self

Glenn O'Brien

Self

Maripol

Self

Kai Eric

Self

Themes & keywords

new york citypainterstreet artistboy geniusbiracialwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child in Australia?+

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Is Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child on Netflix?+

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How long is Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?+

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?+

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy and Becky Johnston.

When did Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child come out?+

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is a 2010 movie directed by Tamra Davis.

What genre is Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?+

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is Documentary film.

Who directed Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?+

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child was directed by Tamra Davis.