Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Buy Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child on Amazon

7.7

86%

74%

IMDb Votes: 2,506Open on IMDb

Rated: Not Rated

Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat's own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man.

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Runtime: 88 min

Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination

Box Office: $256,242