
Samo Lives
Overview
A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.
Top Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Danny Ramirez

Dane DeHaan

Priah Ferguson

Kathryn Newton

Thomas Kretschmann

Lukas Gage

Chase Sui Wonders

Lucy Fry

Yolonda Ross

Phillip Johnson Richardson

Michael Angelo Covino
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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