Join Black Girl Watching for a screening of Basquiat at Edge Hill Station on Thursday 28 May.

Part fact and part fiction and told through the lens of one of his artist friends, Basquiat tells the tale and troubled life of one of the most prominent figures in the 80’s art scene. From his humble beginnings to his rise as an icon and then downfall into heroin addiction, Jeffrey Wright stars as this troubled young genius. Julian Schnabel creates a slow and delicate tone to retell the life of his beloved friend. With a star studded cast and some genuinely jaw dropping performances, this 30th Anniversary screening not only highlights black excellence in film, but also in art. Tickets are pay what you can, starting from £1. Get them here or on the door.

7:00PM – Doors open
We’ll be serving refreshments
7:30PM – Basquiat begins
9:15PM – Post screening discussion

Tickets here.

The Film
Year: 1996
Runtime: 1h47mins
Certificate: 15
Director: Julian Schnabel
Writers: Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe
Country: America
Languages: English
Genre: Drama
Cast: Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, Courtney Love, Parker Posey
Synopsis: Troubled and brilliant painter Basquiat tackles his newfound fame while dealing with issues of his own identity and drug dependency.
Trigger Warning: Drug use