Review of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) by Matthew A — 29 Apr 2012

The story, the life, the icon? It's all here.

This review of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) was written by Matthew A on 29 Apr 2012.

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tamra Davis's documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child might make you weep (it did me) and might help you better appreciate a painter…

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By Gordon C (275) on 19 May 2011

Good documentary but not great. Could have gone into far more depth about Basquiat's motivations and thinking…

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By Marie D (72) on 21 Oct 2010

I have always liked Basquiat's art,, and had seen the movie by Julian Schnabel, but to see and experience the real thing in this great documentary…

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By Kozi N (1) on 23 Dec 2010

Amazing Documentary film... Jean-Michel Basquiat, He is a Dope genius man. Whenever I see his painting is greatest…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 15 Dec 2012

The doc is very conventional, the real substance comes from a diverse collection of interviews, none of which wastes any screen time…

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By Janice S (49) on 16 Sep 2010

It was intriguing to hear stories of this artist from his close friends…

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By Helen B (206) on 25 Jul 2011

A wholly interesting man takes the art world by storm and passes at age 27…

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By Therese O (54) on 10 Dec 2010

A well crafted narrative on the life of a beautiful young man who - like countless artists throughout history - used his talent as a conduit…

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