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