Jean-Michel (2026)
Follows Basquiat’s early life as the child of middle-class Haitian and Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, through his adventures in the punk subculture and up to his breakout as a major American artist. All the while, special attention is paid to Basquiat’s mental and emotional state, with interviews from former friends and colleagues to supplement his sisters’ impressions.
Director: Quinn Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Cast
- Jean-Michel Basquiat - Self (archive footage)
Editing: Rebecca Adorno
Production: Boardwalk Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
artist, basquiat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jean-Michel about?
- Follows Basquiat’s early life as the child of middle-class Haitian and Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, through his adventures in the punk subculture and up to his breakout as a major American artist. All the while, special attention is paid to Basquiat’s mental and emotional state, with interviews from former friends and colleagues to supplement his sisters’ impressions.
- Who directed Jean-Michel?
- Jean-Michel was directed by Quinn Wilson.
- Who stars in Jean-Michel?
- Jean-Michel stars Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- How long is Jean-Michel?
- Jean-Michel has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Jean-Michel?
- Jean-Michel is a Documentary film.
- Where was Jean-Michel produced?
- Jean-Michel was produced in United States of America.