Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

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.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy, Becky Johnston

Release Date: 2010-01-25

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 7.3 / 10 (36 votes)

Runtime: 88 mins