Release, runtime and language

2001 · 72 min · English

Directed by

Edo Bertoglio

Starring

Jean Michel Basquiat

Set in the dynamic downtown New York City of the early 1980s, this film follows a young Jean-Michel Basquiat as he navigates the city’s burgeoning art and music scene. The story explores his journey as a rising artist and musician, showcasing the raw energy and creative fervor of the era. It's a poignant look at Basquiat’s personal and artistic awakening during a momentous time in New York’s cultural history.