Downtown '81
6.7
2001
1h 12m
The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
July 13, 2001
Runtime
1h 12m
Rating
6.7
(29 votes)
Genres
Drama
Comedy
Music
Production Companies
New York Beat Films
Overview
The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into.
