Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child(2010)
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Synopsis
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.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) is a documentary film directed by Tamra Davis, released on January 25, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger and Fab 5 Freddy. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Tamra Davis
- Writers:
- Eric Martin, Lois Vossen
- Producers:
- Alexis Spraic, Jen Kaczor, Stanley F. Buchthal
- Production:
- Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) Trailer
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat
as Self
Julian Schnabel
as Self
- Bruno Bischofberger
Bruno Bischofberger
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
- Becky Johnston
Becky Johnston
as Self
Michael Holman
as Self
- Larry Gagosian
Larry Gagosian
as Self
- Tony Shafrazi
Tony Shafrazi
as Self
- Jeffrey Deitch
Jeffrey Deitch
as Self
- Glenn O'Brien
Glenn O'Brien
as Self
Maripol
as Self
- Kai Eric
Kai Eric
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tamra Davis, written by Eric Martin and Lois Vossen, produced by Alexis Spraic, Jen Kaczor and Stanley F. Buchthal.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 37 ratings.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child – Frequently Asked Questions
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?
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The main cast of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) includes Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger, Fab 5 Freddy and Becky Johnston. The film was directed by Tamra Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child released?
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child was released on January 25, 2010 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child worth watching?
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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