Downtown '81 (2001) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Downtown '81' right now, here are some useful insights about the New York Beat Films drama flick. Downtown '81 starring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder, Debbie Harry has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 12 min. The release date of the movie is July 13th, 2001. represents input from verified

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into."

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