Jean-Michel
2026
1h 35m
Documentary
Overview
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
Top Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Self (archive footage)
Lisane Basquiat
Self
