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Samo Lives

2026Julius Onah

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A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.

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GraffitiArtBrooklyn, New York CityManhattan, New York CityFine ArtJazz MusicBiopicJean-michel Basquiat

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What is Samo Lives (2026) about?

A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.

Who stars in Samo Lives?

Samo Lives stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Jean-Michel Basquiat), Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Priah Ferguson, Kathryn Newton. The film was directed by Julius Onah.

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