Downtown 81
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Posted by Calum Sager on 3 August 2012


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Legendary painter, graffiti artist, poet and musician Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was only 19 years old when he played the lead in 'Downtown 81', a striking "lost" film that chronicles the explosive early-'80s Manhattan art and music scene. This vividly entertaining slice of life is also a great showcase for the music of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Tuxedomoon, The Plastics, DNA, The Lounge Lizards, and Basquiat's own band, Gray. Shot on location, DOWNTOWN 81 not only captures one of the most important and provocative artists of the 20th-century as he is poised for worldwide fame, but is also a vivid snapshot of a New York City that no longer exists.

To buy 'Downtown 81' click here.
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