Review of Basquiat (1996) by Stacie B — 15 Mar 2013

Omgawwwwd awesome! a bit slow in parts but bowie is amazing Ima fan!

This review of Basquiat (1996) was written by Stacie B on 15 Mar 2013.

Basquiat has generally received positive reviews.

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