Tongues Untied
"Black Men Loving Black Men"
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Overview
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 intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.
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Cast
Marlon Riggs
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Essex Hemphill
Self - Poetry Performance
Brian Freeman
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Michael Bell
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Willi Ninja
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Kerrigan Black
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Is Tongues Untied available to watch online?
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What year was Tongues Untied released?
Tongues Untied was released in 1990.
What genre is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied is a Documentary film.
How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied has a runtime of 0h 55m.
What is Tongues Untied rated?
Tongues Untied has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 62 reviews.
Who directed Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs.
