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Poignant, funny, and proof of Basquiat's magic.Full Review

Ernest Hardy
L.A. Weekly

Extraordinary real-life snapshot of hip, arty, clubland Manhattan in the post-punk era.Full Review

Variety

Extraordinary real-life snapshot of hip, arty, clubland Manhattan in the post-punk era.Full Review

Brendan Kelly
Variety

Doesn't dawdle and, despite some eye-rolling dialogue, is a generally amiable time-trip.Full Review

J. Hoberman
Village Voice

Although amateurish, often poorly acted and containing dialogue and narration that comes off as pretentious and embarrassing, it's worth watching for the environment it envelops you in.Full Review

Kim Morgan
Portland Oregonian
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