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Basquiat (1996)

“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”

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Plot

Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, Basquiat becomes a star and a part of Andy Warhol's art world circle. But success has a price, and Basquiat pays with friendships, love, and eventually, his life.

Where to watch Basquiat?

Basquiat is a drama movie featuring Jeffrey Wright.

Basquiat is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

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