4. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Rank by site 6, Rank by IMDb 9; Overall score = 15 points
Directed by Tamra Davis
Based on an interview Tamra Davis did with Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1985, the film reveals — through interviews with the people who knew him — the shocking details of Basquiat’s fame and infamy, his constant battle against racism, and the personal demons that threatened to destroy his talent. The brash New York art scene of the 1980s supplies a perfect backdrop for one of the best art documentaries on Netflix Instant in 2015.
