Review of Basquiat (1996) by Cliff S — 30 Dec 2007

Makes me weepy-- especially the soundtrack. If you don't know Jeffrey Wright, start here and keep watching him...

This review of Basquiat (1996) was written by Cliff S on 30 Dec 2007.

Basquiat has generally received positive reviews.

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