20 years after stuffing away this footage in a drawer Director Tamra Davis compiles a beautiful tribute to her friend in this unique documentary about one of the most influential black artists of the 20th century. The artist who left his Brooklyn home at 17 started tagging New York city with the wisdom of "Samo"and people were taking notice. Jean Michel rose to fame in an era that seemed to admire a group of Soho artists who were all friends and all who seemed to have something significant to contribute. It delves into the personal struggles he had with addiction and the paranoia of being exploited by those around him after his rise to the top. You do not have to be an art fan to enjoy this biography of a true artistic genius.
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