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Nico-Icon (1995), Blank City (2009), It Came From Kuchar (2009), Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006), How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005), David Lynch: The Art Life (2016), Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Nico-Icon (1995)

Nico-Icon (1995)

8.8/10 Documentary

Filmmaker Susan Ofteringer profiles German model, cult figure and heroin addict Nico, nee Christa Paffgen.

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Blank City (2009)

Blank City (2009)

8.2/10 Documentary

Jim Jarmusch, Debbie Harry and others discuss the No Wave and Cinema of Transgression movements that took place in New York in the late 1970s and early '80s.

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It Came From Kuchar (2009)

It Came From Kuchar (2009)

6.9/10 Comedy, Documentary

The definitive documentary about the zany, underground filmmaking twins, George and Mike Kuchar.

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Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006)

Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film (2006)

10.0/10 Documentary

Rare archival film footage and interviews illustrate filmmaker Ric Burns' tribute to art-world icon Andy Warhol.

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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)

9.2/10 Documentary

Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.

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David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)

David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)

9.1/10 Documentary

The life and career of iconic director David Lynch are explored in more than 20 conversations recorded with him at his home.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)

8.6/10 Documentary

Julian Schnabel, Fab 5 Freddy and others discuss the work of the late painter, who took the art world by storm in the 1980s.

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How to Draw a Bunny (2002)

How to Draw a Bunny (2002)

8.1/10 Documentary

The cartoon rabbit that was artist Ray Johnson's signature serves as the inspiration for the title of this documentary that examines the work, life and untimely death of this one-of-a-kind artist. Interviews of fellow contemporary artists like Christo and Billy Name shine a light on the professional work and private life of Johnson, while archival video shows him in his element creating his unique artwork that combined everything from Pop Art images, rubber stamps and collage.

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Kill Your Idols (2004)

Kill Your Idols (2004)

3.8/10 Documentary

Filmmaker S.A. Crary examines New York's No Wave music scene of the 1980s and today, featuring performance footage and interviews with Lydia Lunch, Sonic Youth and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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The Universe of Keith Haring (2008)

The Universe of Keith Haring (2008)

6.8/10 Documentary

Christina Clausen gets glimpses into the life of New York iconic figure Keith Haring, from his early years in a small Pennsylvania town through the height of his popularity as a world-renowned artist.

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The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

6.7/10 Biography, Documentary

Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.

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Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017)

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017)

6.2/10 Documentary, Music

Electrifying concert performances and intimate, personal footage showcase the life and talent of singer and actress Grace Jones.

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Uncle Howard (2016)

Uncle Howard (2016)

9.1/10 Biography, Documentary

Director Howard Brookner's body of work is rediscovered 30 years after his death.

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Woody Allen: A Documentary (2012)

Woody Allen: A Documentary (2012)

9.0/10 Documentary

Filmmaker Robert B. Weide chronicles the life of the actor, comedian and director and his creative processes.

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The Beaches of Agnès (2008)

The Beaches of Agnès (2008)

8.0/10 Documentary, Biography

Agnès Varda explores her memories, mostly chronologically, with photographs, film clips, interviews, reenactments, and droll, playful contemporary scenes of her narrating her story.

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A Decade Under the Influence (2003)

A Decade Under the Influence (2003)

7.7/10 Documentary

Between the death of the old Hollywood studio system and the rise of the counterculture, the late 1960s and early '70s were a near-revolutionary time in American filmmaking, as detailed in this documentary by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravanese. Equally influenced by the foreign films of art-house cinemas and the cheap B-movies of late-night TV, eager young filmmakers and actors rewrote Hollywood's rules. This film includes interviews with most of the era's leading figures.

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This Filthy World (2006)

This Filthy World (2006)

7.7/10 Documentary

Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.

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And Everything Is Going Fine (2010)

And Everything Is Going Fine (2010)

7.1/10 Documentary

A look at the art of Spalding Gray who drew from real life experience to create a compelling and deeply personal series of monologues.

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