Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Seen it?2010 | 88 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for spy-story fans and people who love a true story told well. Nobody is quite who they seem. Set against the energy of New York.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 28 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tamra Davis
- Jean-Michel BasquiatSelf
- Julian SchnabelSelf
- Bruno BischofbergerSelf
- Fab 5 FreddySelf
- Becky JohnstonSelf
- Michael HolmanSelf
- Larry GagosianSelf
- Tony ShafraziSelf
- Jeffrey DeitchSelf
- Glenn O'BrienSelf