Basquiat: Rage to Riches
2017 · Movie · 53 min · ★ 5.8
This film explores the life and work of one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat. A rock star of the early 80s art scene in New York, he lived fast, died young, and created thousands of drawings and paintings. Basquiat’s art dealers, intimate friends, lovers, and fellow artists expose the cash, drugs, and racism he confronted on a daily basis.
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-10-07
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 53 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (10 votes)
Themes
- painting
- street art
- art
Cast & crew
Jean-Michel Basquiat
as Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol
as Self (archive footage)
Lisane Basquiat
as Self
- JB
Jeanine Basquiat
as Self
- TS
Troy Stevenson-House
as Young Basquiat
- JC
James Chance
as Self (Musician)
- SM
Suzanne Mallouk
as Self (Psychiatrist)
- JD
Jeffrey Deitch
as Self (Art Advisory Service Citibank 1979 - 88)
- BP
Brett De Palma
as Self (Artist)
- JV
Jennifer Vonholstein
as Self (Artist)
Directed by David Shulman