Downtown '81 (2001)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Downtown '81
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Italy | — | CHILI | CHILI |
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What is Downtown '81 about?
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. Downtown '81 is a Drama, Comedy, Music movie, released on 2001-07-13, runtime 72 minutes.
Is Downtown '81 worth watching?
TMDB users rate Downtown '81 6.7 out of 10 from 32 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Downtown '81?
In the United States, Downtown '81 streams on Kino Film Collection and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Edo Bertoglio
Cast
- Jean-Michel Basquiat as Jean (archive footage)
- Saul Williams as Jean's Narration (voice)
- Anna Shroeder as Beatrice
- Debbie Harry as Fairy Godmother
- Giorgio Giomelsky as Landlord
- Coati Mundi as Self
- Debi Mazar as Peppermint Lounge Dancer
- George Quinones as Graffiti Artist
- Walter Steding as Self
- Steven Brown as Self - Vocals, Tuxedomoon
- Eszter Balint as Self
- Kid Creole as Self - Vocals and Guitar, Kid Creole & The Coconuts
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Downtown '81 on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.