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Jean-Michel BasquiatJean (archive footage) -
Saul WilliamsJean's Narration (voice)
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Debbie HarryFairy Godmother
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Coati MundiSelf
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Debi MazarPeppermint Lounge Dancer
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Eszter BalintSelf
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Fab 5 FreddyGraffiti Artist
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Arto LindsaySelf
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John LurieSelf
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Michael HolmanMichael
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Amos PoeConversationalist at Mudd Club
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Lee QuiñonesGraffiti Artist
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Chris SteinThe Felons band member
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Cookie Mueller2nd Go-Go Dancer
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Walter StedingSelf
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Ted BafaloukosJunk Dealer
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Bradley FieldStudio Manager
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| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 231 445 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 72 min |
Description:
The film follows a day in the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat as he tries to raise money to get his apartment back after being evicted. He walks the streets of downtown with a painting he hopes will sell, and along the way, we see glimpses into the lives and performances of his friends.
| Alternative title: | Downtown '81 |
| Release year: | 2001 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 3 nominations total |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | anarchic comedy art artist new york city |
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