Samo Lives

About Samo Lives

A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.

Samo Lives is a 2026 drama film directed by Julius Onah. It is due in December 2026. Kelvin Harrison Jr. plays Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Written by Julius Onah and Peter Glanz. It was produced by Fifth Season, MACRO, and Ossetra Films.

Members will find art, graffiti, biopic, and jazz music in it.

Exit Through the Gift Shop, In the Heights, and Entergalactic make useful companions to Samo Lives.