
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)
Saul Williamsas Jean's Narration (voice)
Coati Mundias Self
John Lurieas Self
Amos Poeas Conversationalist at Mudd Club
Debi Mazaras Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Eszter Balintas Self
Arto Lindsayas Self
Kid Creoleas Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Michael Holmanas Michael
Debbie Harryas Fairy Godmother
Steven Brownas Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Fab 5 Freddyas Graffiti Artist
Lee Quiñonesas Graffiti Artist
Chris Steinas The Felons band member
Cookie Muelleras 2nd Go-Go Dancer
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