Tongues Untied (1990)
Tongues Untied is a 1990 documentary movie directed by Marlon Riggs, with a running time of 55m. It stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill and Brian Freeman.
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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What is Tongues Untied about?
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.
When was Tongues Untied released?
Tongues Untied was released on 16 March 1990.
How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied runs 55m.
Who made Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs.
Where can I watch Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied is available on OVID and Kanopy.
Where to watch Tongues Untied
Stream: OVID
Watch free: Kanopy