
Basquiat's Childhood Accident
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On Jean-Michel's first and most vivid childhood memory.
Jean-Michel Basquiat and his sister Lisane on his childhood car accident and how he became influenced by the famous book, Gray's Anatomy.
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

Basquiat's Childhood Accident
Clip: 9/14/2018 | 1m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Jean-Michel Basquiat and his sister Lisane on his childhood car accident and how he became influenced by the famous book, Gray's Anatomy.
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How Basquiat amazed Andy Warhol with a portrait. (1m 58s)
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He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings. (3m 40s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSupport for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...