Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
2010, English. Directed by Tamra Davis.
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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- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 January 2010
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lois Vossen, Eric Martin
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is streaming on Night Flight Plus and OVID in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?
If you liked Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, try Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski, Woody Allen: A Documentary, They'll Love Me When I'm Dead.
Who directed Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child?
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) was directed by Tamra Davis and stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Bruno Bischofberger.