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.
Jean (archive footage)
Jean's Narration (voice)
Beatrice
Fairy Godmother
Landlord
Self
Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Graffiti Artist
Self
Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
Self
Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Graffiti Artist
Self
Self
Michael
Junk Dealer
Rock Star
Conversationalist at Mudd Club
Graffiti Artist
The Felons band member
Self - Rapper
2nd Go-Go Dancer
Doctor
Studio Manager
