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African American artists Biography Drama African American motion picture producers and directors African Americans Drama African Americans in motion pictures Artists United States Biography Drama Basquiat, Jean Michel Biography Drama Graffiti United States Drama Painters United States Biography Drama Street art United States Drama Warhol, Andy 1928- Biography DramaSummary: Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO1 available in Sight & Sound Print Material, Call number: SSC DVD DOC PIO
Summary: Based on the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young American unknown graffiti artist who lived on the streets of New York City in a cardboard box. Jean-Michel was "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and became a star. But his success came at a high price, and Basquiat paid with friendship, love, drugs and eventually, his life.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment 1996