Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat's own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man.

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Domestic DistributorArthouse Films
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Domestic Opening$17,466
Earliest Release DateJuly 21, 2010 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 28 min
GenresDocumentary

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DomesticJul 21, 2010$17,466$256,242