Synopsis

In his short career, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a phenomenon. Discovered in the late 1970s through his graffiti art on the Lower East Side, he sold his first painting to Deborah Harry for $200 and later became best friends with Andy Warhol. Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this documentary.

Aired on 04/12/2011
 
88 :
 
7.9/10 • 1536 voting


Independent Lens • S12E18