Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Jean-Michel Basquiat’ Doc on the Artist

“A moving tribute to one of the most influential artists of our time.” Netflix revealed their official trailer for a documentary film titled Jean-Michel Basquiat, literally just his name – because it’s a fully authorized, official doc about the iconic NYC artist from the 80s. From filmmakers Quinn Whitney Wilson & Viridiana Lieberman, Jean-Michel Basquiat premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival where it received some rave reviews. The intro: “Jean-Michel Basquiat rocketed to international acclaim in the mid-1980s, riding early success in street art to the peaks of the New York art scene. While his life was cut short by an accidental overdose at 27, his legacy has only grown since; his work now commands record auction prices and his image is woven into the fabric of global pop culture.” This doc is a reclamation of what has been lost in the legacy of a globally renowned artist. Through untold memories from his family, never-before-seen works, and rare archival imagery, this film demystifies the story of Basquiat and discovers the man behind it all, Jean-Michel. Yep I’m definitely interested! The film won the Best Editing award at Tribeca and seems like it has much more to offer than just another look back at Basquiat, digging deeper into his family & his mind. // Continue Reading ›