Downtown 81

Year: 2001

Runtime: 72 min

Language: English

Director: Edo Bertoglio

DramaComedy

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.

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