Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

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.

Main Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Age : 27 | Popularity : 3%

Julian Schnabel

Self

Age : 72 | Popularity : 4%

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Becky Johnston

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Michael Holman

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Larry Gagosian

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Tony Shafrazi

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Tamra Davis
Production	Producer	Tamra Davis Alexis Spraic Stanley F. Buchthal Lois Vossen Jen Kaczor
	Executive Producer	Sally Jo Fifer
	Production Manager	Archer Neilson
	Associate Producer	Michael Kinomoto
Sound	Music	Michael Diamond
Writing	Writer	Lois Vossen Eric Martin
Department	Role	Name

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