Tongues Untied
Tongues Untied (1990) is a documentary drama, directed by Marlon Riggs. It stars Marlon Riggs and Essex Hemphill. The 55-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What Tongues Untied Is 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.
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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!
Where can I watch Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied runs for 55 minutes (55m).
When did Tongues Untied come out?
Tongues Untied was released in 1990.
Who directed Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs.
Who stars in Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, Michael Bell.
What is Tongues Untied's rating?
Tongues Untied holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.
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