Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (movie)
- User score: 7.3
- Production country: United States of America
- Producer: Tamra Davis
- Production companies: Oscilloscope
- Genre: Documentary
- Release date: 1/25/2010
- Run time: 88 min.
Movie description
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.
