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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorPaul Tschinkel
WritersPaul Tschinkel
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsJean-Michel Basquiat: An Interview
About Jean-Michel Basquiat: An Interview
On this program we see a rare interview with the mercurial painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, conducted in 1981 in his studio on Crosby Street, in SOHO. Basquiat, an internationally renowed as well as the enfant terrible of the 1980's art scene, died tragically in 1988 at the age of 28. Both during his brief life and since his untimely death, stories and legends abound which chronicle his metoric rise to art world stardom. In 1996, Basquiat's life was fictionalized in the film entitled BASQUIAT, directed by fellow artist Julian Schnabel. On this ART/new york program, the 21 year old Basquiat is interviews by art historian - curator Marc. H Miller, PhD. Already a well known art world figure, Basquiat's fondness for high jinks as well as his exuberant spirit are captured as he describes his working process and comments upon his art world persona.
Directed by Paul Tschinkel, Jean-Michel Basquiat: An Interview leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Michel Basquiat — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1981.
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