
Downtown '81
Downtown '81
Release: 2001-07-13·Runtime: 72m·★ 6.7
DramaComedyMusic
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
New York Beat Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jean-Michel Basquiatas Jean (archive footage)
Debbie Harryas Fairy Godmother
Fab 5 Freddyas Graffiti Artist
Coati Mundias Self
Arto Lindsayas Self
Amos Poeas Conversationalist at Mudd Club
Saul Williamsas Jean's Narration (voice)
Debi Mazaras Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Eszter Balintas Self
Michael Holmanas Michael
Lee Quiñonesas Graffiti Artist
Steven Brownas Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Kid Creoleas Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
John Lurieas Self
Cookie Muelleras 2nd Go-Go Dancer
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