Black Is... Black Aint (1994)
Black Is... Black Aint (1994) A film about black experiences with a "backdrop of Creole cooking."
Anthem (1991)
Anthem 1991 Almost a tone poem, this is a collage of sounds and images gay, Black men dance, sing, and recite poetry They call each other to arms to parade and flaunt their race and sexual orientation They call on each other to rewrite history, to pervert the language, to be freaky and free, and to
Ethnic Notions (1986)
Ethnic Notions (1986) Ethnic Notions is Marlon Riggs' Emmy-winning documentary that takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing for the first time the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice. Through these images we can begin to understand the evolut
Non, je ne regrette rien (1993)
Non, je ne regrette rien (1993) Five HIV positive gay black men discuss their struggles with the disease.
Affirmations (1990)
Affirmations (1990) A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.
Color Adjustment (1992)
Color Adjustment (1992) An analysis of the evolution of television's earlier unflattering portrayal of African-Americans from 1948 until 1988, when they are depicted as prosperous and having achieved the American Dream, a portrayal that is inconsistent with reality. Black actors Esther Rolle, Diahan
Tongues Untied (1989)
Tongues Untied 1989 Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social inte