The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic74/100
38 audience votes
Key crew
- Tamra DavisDirector
- Eric MartinWriter
- Lois VossenWriter
Cast
- Jean-Michel BasquiatSelf
- Julian SchnabelSelf
- Bruno BischofbergerSelf
- Fab 5 FreddySelf
- Becky JohnstonSelf
- Michael HolmanSelf
- Larry GagosianSelf
- Tony ShafraziSelf
- Jeffrey DeitchSelf
- Glenn O'BrienSelf
- MaripolSelf
- Kai EricSelf
Stills
Themes
new york citypainterstreet artistboy geniusbiracialwoman director