In 1996, eight years after the artist's death, a biographical film titled Basquiat was released, directed by Julian Schnabel, with actor Jeffrey Wright playing Basquiat.
Në vitin 1996, tetë vjet pas vdekjes së artistit, u lirua një film biografik i titulluar Basquiat , i drejtuar nga Julian Schnabel , me aktorin Jeffrey Wright duke luajtur Basquiat.