Reel to Real Cinema: Boom For Real: The Late-Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Film Screening Reel to Reel: Boom For Real: The Late-Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Boom For Real: The Late-Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat | 2017 | Sara Driver | Documentary | USA | 15 | 1 hr 19 mins
The story of how one of the 20th century’s most important artists emerged from the post-punk, b-boy and graffiti scenes of late ’70s New York.
BOOM FOR REAL: THE LATE TEENAGE YEARS OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT follows Basquiat’s life pre-fame and how New York City, the times, the people and the movements surrounding him formed the artist he became.
Using never-before-seen works, writings and photographs, director Sara Driver, who was part of the New York arts scene herself, worked closely and collaboratively with friends and other artists who emerged from that period: Jim Jarmusch, James Nares, Fab Five Freddy, Glenn O’Brien, Kenny Scharf, Lee Quinones, Patricia Field, Luc Sante and many others. Drawing upon their memories and anecdotes, the film also uses period film footage, music and images to visually re-recreate the era, drawing a portrait of Jean-Michel and Downtown New York City -pre AIDS, President Reagan, the real estate and art booms – before anyone was motivated by money and ambition.
The definition of fame, success and power were very different than today – to be a penniless but published poet was the height of success, until everything changed in the early 1980s. This is New York City’s story before that change.
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Reel to Real Cinema is a monthly film space in the Stove Café, featuring an eclectic mixture of conversational films – from artist made shorts to feature length documentaries, locally made to international cinema. A space for discussion and thought-provoking films, you are welcome to join us after the film for a short discussion about the themes from this month’s selection. The Stove Café will be open from 15:00 – 18:45 with a pre-film dinner option alongside hot drinks and cakes.
Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.
Accessibility Information
Access to the Building Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building).
Hearing Loop We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Personalised Assistance If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach us at info@thestove.org or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.
Additional Support Available Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space, as well as reserved seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.
