movie poster

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

2010

88 minutes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Watch providers

Streaming

Night Flight Plus
OVID

Rent

Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Buy

Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Top Cast

Jean-Michel Basquiat headshot

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Self

Julian Schnabel headshot

Julian Schnabel

Self

Bruno Bischofberger headshot

Bruno Bischofberger

Self

Fab 5 Freddy headshot

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Becky Johnston headshot

Becky Johnston

Self

Michael Holman headshot

Michael Holman

Self

Larry Gagosian headshot

Larry Gagosian

Self

Tony Shafrazi headshot

Tony Shafrazi

Self

Jeffrey Deitch headshot

Jeffrey Deitch

Self

Glenn O'Brien headshot

Glenn O'Brien

Self

Maripol headshot

Maripol

Self

Kai Eric headshot

Kai Eric

Self

Peter Brant headshot

Peter Brant

Self

Kevin Bray headshot

Kevin Bray

Self

Diego Cortez headshot

Diego Cortez

Self

John Giorno headshot

John Giorno

Self

Thurston Moore headshot

Thurston Moore

Self

Rene Ricard headshot

Rene Ricard

Self

Andy Warhol headshot

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)