Jean-Michel Basquiat

Starring the legendary American painter, graffiti artist, poet and musician Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), DOWNTOWN 81 is both a post-modernist fairytale and a vivid depiction of the downtown New York art and music scene in the early 1980s.

A portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive interviews conducted by Basquiat's friend, filmmaker Tamra Davis, the production reveals how he dealt with being a black artist in a predominantly white field.

Dive into the early years of the artist’s life, including some of his never-before-seen work, personal writings, and portraits of New York in the 70s.

Filmmaker Christina Clausen's admiring documentary explores the remarkable life and works of pop artist Keith Haring through archival footage, audio excerpts and interviews with Madonna, Yoko Ono and many others. Clausen chronicles Haring's life from his early years through the 1980s as he rocketed to fame with solo exhibitions, collaborations and public works, leaving behind a prolific legacy.

From the beginning, Mark Kostabi pronounced his raison d'être as an artist widely: to take all the cash and all the glory. A superstar during the frantic glory of the 1980s New York art world, Kostabi has unapologetically signed and sold thousands.