Essex Hemphill
2 films
Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.
Where to Start with Essex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill appears in 2 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Tongues Untied, Black Is… Black Ain’t, a strong place to start exploring Essex Hemphill's work.
