Tongues Untied
1989, 55 minutes
Written and Directed by Marlon Riggs
This unconventional film by Marlon Riggs (1957-1994) blends documentary footage with poetry, personal account and fiction in an attempt to depict the specificity of black gay identity.
Included are fierce examples of homophobia and racism, as well as affirmation of the black gay male experience: protest marches, smoky bars, snap divas, humorous musicology, and vogue dancing.
When it originally aired on PBS, Tongues Untied contributed to the national debate about the public funding for art with nudity, gay themes, and pointed political commentary.
featuring Essex Hemphill (1957–1995) with Michael Bell, Djola Bernard Branner, Ben Callet, Gerald Davis, Kenneth R. Dixon (1945-1994), Darnell Stephens-Durio, Larry Duckette, Gideon Ferebee (1950-2005), Brian Freeman, A.J. Honey, Paul Horrey, David Hunter, Wayson Jones, David Barron Kirkland, Richard Medford, Cornelius Moore, Bryant Navy, Willi Ninja (1961-2006), Michael Oatis, Bob Paris, Christopher Prince, Timothy Riena, Ron Simmons, Britt Tennell, Taalib-Din Shakir, Robert D. Taylor, the Lavender Lovelights (Blackberri, Kerrigan Black (1953-1993), Gene Garth, Arvid Williams), and Steve Langley.
(Tongues Re-tied) (IMDb) (Special Edition DVD)
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
It Would Be a Waste Not to Share…
The Black List
2008 documentary, 87 minutes
Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Journalist Elvis Mitchell interviews twenty-two African American leaders, ranging from athletes and academics to politicians, social activists, and artists, providing a series of living portraits— a unique glimpse into the zeitgeist of black America— and redefining traditional notions of a "blacklist".
Featuring: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mahlon Duckett, Thelma Golden, Louis Gossett Jr., Charles Hailey, Bill T. Jones, Vernon Jordan, Marc Morial, Toni Morrison, Suzan-Lori Parks, Richard Parsons, Colin Powell, Susan Rice, Chris Rock, Al Sharpton, Russell Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Slash, Dawn Staley, Faye Wattleton, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Serena Williams, Zane.
Website: BlackListProject.com … … … … … … … … … … … … (HBO) (IMDb)
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2008 documentary, 87 minutes
Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Journalist Elvis Mitchell interviews twenty-two African American leaders, ranging from athletes and academics to politicians, social activists, and artists, providing a series of living portraits— a unique glimpse into the zeitgeist of black America— and redefining traditional notions of a "blacklist".
Featuring: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mahlon Duckett, Thelma Golden, Louis Gossett Jr., Charles Hailey, Bill T. Jones, Vernon Jordan, Marc Morial, Toni Morrison, Suzan-Lori Parks, Richard Parsons, Colin Powell, Susan Rice, Chris Rock, Al Sharpton, Russell Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Slash, Dawn Staley, Faye Wattleton, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Serena Williams, Zane.
Website: BlackListProject.com … … … … … … … … … … … … (HBO) (IMDb)
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Crnk Mnky TV
I'm finally experimenting with online broadcasting this year. In January, I demo'd "Crnk Mnky Radio" using Oddcast and SHOUTcast.
Now, I'm testing out "Crnk Mnky TV" on Visonair. I'm only scheduling a couple time slots to start, but we'll see after that.
You can watch Visonair using VLC, Winamp, or the web player.
Leave a comment here and let me know what you think, or email me!
Schedule
Monday, 7 April 2008: 1:30am-01:45am
Saturday, 12 April 2008: 10:35pm-10:55pm
Now, I'm testing out "Crnk Mnky TV" on Visonair. I'm only scheduling a couple time slots to start, but we'll see after that.
You can watch Visonair using VLC, Winamp, or the web player.
Leave a comment here and let me know what you think, or email me!
Schedule
Monday, 7 April 2008: 1:30am-01:45am
Saturday, 12 April 2008: 10:35pm-10:55pm
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