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Downtown '81

Film

Downtown '81

6.7/ 10· 32200172 min
DramaComedyMusic

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.

Director
Edo Bertoglio

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Kino Film Collection. It can also be rented or bought on YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How long is Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Downtown '81?
Downtown '81 stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder, Debbie Harry, Giorgio Giomelsky.

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