Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat (1990)
Traces the meteoric rise to fame of the Haitian-Puerto Rican artist whose success was unprecedented for an artist of colour in the U.S. Geoff Dunlop avoids the tawdry gossip and spectacle that have been the focus of other documentaries about the artist, and instead we see Basquiat speaking for himself in interviews and home movies, with former teachers and close friends sharing their accounts of Basquiat's life.
Director: Geoff Dunlop
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Jean-Michel Basquiat - Self (archive)
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat about?
- Traces the meteoric rise to fame of the Haitian-Puerto Rican artist whose success was unprecedented for an artist of colour in the U.S. Geoff Dunlop avoids the tawdry gossip and spectacle that have been the focus of other documentaries about the artist, and instead we see Basquiat speaking for himself in interviews and home movies, with former teachers and close friends sharing their accounts of Basquiat's life.
- Who directed Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat?
- Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat was directed by Geoff Dunlop.
- Who stars in Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat?
- Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat stars Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- How long is Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat?
- Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat?
- Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat is a Documentary film.