If you're a Basquiat fan, or were around in New York back then, you'll want to take a look. If not, this film has little to recommend.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of Downtown '81 (2001) was written by David Ehrenstein and published by New Times (L.A.) on 29 Jan 1996.
Downtown '81 has generally received mixed reviews.
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