Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Documentary
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2010
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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.
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Cast:
Same Director
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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
88 min
Release date:
25 Jan 2010
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
[Davis] underplays the place of drugs in the downtown club scene, treating the artist's heroin use as a nearly unaccountable late affliction.
– Kenneth Baker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Sep 2010
fresh:
The intimate, home video footage -- which has never been shown -- feels poignant, a throwback to Basquiat's early days on the New York scene when he got by on his good looks, an elusive inner confidence, and the generosity of others.
– Sebastian Smee,
Boston Globe,
16 Sep 2010
fresh:
A touching portrait that may not be the last word on the painter, but has facts and context to burn.
– Carrie Rickey,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
16 Sep 2010
fresh:
In the end the art must speak for the artist; Davis wisely stands aside and lets the magical images tell their tales.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
16 Sep 2010
fresh:
Tamra Davis's documentary does serve as a worthy companion to Julian Schnabel's 1996 biopic.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
8 Oct 2010