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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