Downtown 81 / New York Beat Films presents ; produced by Maripol ; directed by Edo Bertoglio ; written by Glenn O'Brien.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionWidescreen.
Publication InfoNew York : Zeitgeist Video, [2000]
Description1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
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Subjects
Basquiat, Jean Michel--Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Art, Modern--20th century. --Drama.
Musicians--New York (State). --New York. --Drama.
New York (N.Y.)--Drama.

Other author/creatorBertoglio, Edo.
Other author/creatorMaripol.
Other author/creatorO'Brien, Glenn.
Other author/creatorBasquiat, Jean-Michel, 1960-1988.
Other author/creatorWilliams, Saul.
Other author/creatorLurie, John, 1952-
Other author/creatorNew York Beat Films.
Other author/creatorZeitgeist Films.
Variant title Downtown eighty-one
Abstract Fashion-photographer Bertoglio's portrait of the New York art scene circa 1981. The main focus is the provocative 19-year-old artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, already known for his excursions into street graffiti art and pioneering electro-beat. Shot as "New York Beat" in 1980-81 but completed for release nearly 20 years later when archival footage thought to have been lost was recovered. Many of the film's original sound elements were lost during the 20 years it spent in limbo, so much of the dialogue has been re-dubbed.
General noteVideodisc release of the 2000 motion picture.
General noteSpecial features include commentary by screenwriter and producer, outtakes, Basquiat on "TV Party", interview with filmakers, photo gallery, biographies and interactive location map.
CreditsCinematography, John McNulty; editor, Pamela French.
Performer Jean-Michel Basquiat, Deborah Harry, Kid Creole, Tuxedomoon, James White, Saul Williams, Walter Steding, Anna Schroeder, John Lurie, DNA, The Plastics.
Technical detailsDVD.
Publisher numberZ1025 Zeitgeist Video

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .D675 2000 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold