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Content & Trigger Warnings for Basquiat (1996)

4 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, Basquiat (1996) contains 4 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes.

The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5), Overdose scenes (severity 4/5).

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Identity & Discrimination

4/5Depicted

Racism faced by Black artist in the art world

Substance Use

3/5Depicted

Heavy drinking throughout

4/5Depicted

Drug use depicted in New York art scene

4/5Depicted

Artist's drug overdose and death

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