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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Released: January 25, 2010 (2010)
Runtime: 88 minutes
Genres: Documentary
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 (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Glenn O'Brien as Self
Age at release: 62
- Jean-Michel Basquiat as Self
Age at release: 49
- Bruno Bischofberger as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Fab 5 Freddy as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Michael Holman as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Larry Gagosian as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Tony Shafrazi as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Jeffrey Deitch as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Maripol as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Kai Eric as Self
Age at release: Unknown
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- John Giorno as Self
Age at release: 73
- Rene Ricard as Self
Age at release: 63
- Thurston Moore as Self
Age at release: 51
- Diego Cortez as Self
Age at release: Unknown