Downtown '81 (2001)
Drama
Comedy
Music
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.
Cast
Jean (archive footage)
Jean's Narration (voice)
Self
Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Graffiti Artist
Self
Self
Michael
Junk Dealer
Rock Star
Conversationalist at Mudd Club
Graffiti Artist
Beatrice
The Felons band member
Self - Rapper
2nd Go-Go Dancer
Doctor
Studio Manager
Fairy Godmother
Landlord
Self
Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Graffiti Artist
Self
Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Crew
Director
Writer
Thanks
Original Music Composer
Editor
Producer
Art Direction
Director of Photography
Makeup Artist
Sound Mixer