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The Universe of Keith Haring

  • Documentary

April 1, 2008 (US)

1h 30m

Art is for everyone

A portrait of New York artist Keith Haring. The film looks to Haring as an artistic role model for his preternatural talent, of course, but also for his infectious lust for life that had him as committed to social activism and teaching children as to his latest painting.

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