09 Aug 1996
Basquiat
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Quality of Life
Where do you draw the line?
Celebrated graffiti artists 'Heir' and 'Vain' are superstars in the underground world of San Francisco's Mission District; urban outlaws always on the run. After a clash with the law, they find their lives spinning out-of-control with explosive consequences.
Top Billed Cast
Lane Garrison Michael 'Heir' Rosario
Brian Burnam Curtis 'Vain' Smith
Luis Saguar Joel Rosario
Mackenzie Firgens Lisa
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