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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.
Release
2010-01-25
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Original language
English
Runtime
1 hour 28 minutes
IMDb
imdb.com/title/tt1568335/
Homepage
arthousefilmsonline.com/2009/12/a-conversation-with-jeanmichel.html