Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is a documentary about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jean, with whom almost everyone must be acquainted, was a Brooklyn based grafitti artist.

He was born in the year 1960, and the following two decades saw him rising like anything in his own field as well as in the field of poetry. He had his roots in Africa and hence, was subject to racism at almost all points when he expected opportunities to come knocking at his door. The film shows how a young lad battles against all odds, including discrimination on the basis of color to give his passion a concrete meaning. There are a number of aspects of Jean's life, which stayed hidden from the world at large. These facts are best reflected in the Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, because the film is made by someone who had the opportunity to personally know this genius. It lays down some unforgettable moments, starting from the year 1985 when Jean eventually succumbed to drug overdose. His life was full of much struggle, even though the amount of talent possessed by him was far beyond the scope of comparison.

He did everything from painting to poetic work, but his best quality was being an incredible person at heart. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child reflects all traits of this artist, who gave to the history of art, some masterpieces to cherish forever.