On the Line: When filmmaker Christina Clausen stood to introduce her movie, I learned I was seeing the film on what would have been Keith Haring's 50th birthday and would have the pleasure of watching with his family and childhood friends also in the audience. No pressure.
In the Theater: Clausen uses Haring's art and the pulsing club music of the 80's to celebrate of one of New York's most well-known pop artists. Clausen manages to allow Keith Haring to narrate his own story through audio and video recordings. He gets help from his family and close friends, including Yoko Ono, Fab 5 Freddy and David LaChappelle. Other famous friends you will recognize include Andy Warhol and Madonna. Read more...