Tongues Untied
Watch TrailerMarlon 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Marlon Riggs |
| Runtime | 55 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (60 votes) |
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This film is a raw and poetic tapestry, weaving personal testimony, defiant verse, and cultural critique into a groundbreaking work of art. It confronts the dual alienation of being Black and gay with unflinching honesty and revolutionary joy.
What lingers after viewing is the resonant power of claiming one's voice and the transformative potential of seeing one's own story told with such beauty and rage. It remains a vital cultural touchstone. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marlon Riggs
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