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Tongues Untied
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Tongues Untied

1990 · 55 min Documentary
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Tongues Untied has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1990. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggs

Self

Essex Hemphill

Essex Hemphill

Self - Poetry Performance

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Brian Freeman

Self

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

Self

Willi Ninja

Willi Ninja

Self

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Kerrigan Black

Self

Blackberri

Blackberri

Self

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Djola Bernard Branner

Self

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Self (archive footage)

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