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I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs

1996 · 60 min Documentary
2.7 / 10 · TMDB

Incorporating archival material, revelatory verite footage, and clips from his own work, a documentary which chronicles the life and works of the black, openly gay filmmaker Marlon Riggs whose controversial body works exploded on the scene with his landmark 1989 film "Tongues Untied" (USA). Riggs specialized in films dealing mainly with African-American males and the nuances of sexuality as it relates to their cultural, religious, and social identity. A teacher and prolific documentarian, the outspoken artist, Riggs, eventually succumbed to an AIDS-related illness in 1994.

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Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Karen Everett
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.7/10 (3 votes)

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I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs is an acquired taste at 2.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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