Tongues Untied (1989)

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A documentary about the experiences of black homosexual men living in the United States of America.

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14 February 2017 | framptonhollis
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| brother to brother, brother to brother...
I must admit, this Valentine's Day I have certainly picked unconventional romance movies to watch...

"Tongues Untied" plays out like a visual poem, featuring monologues and images dealing with black homosexuality, all edited to create a truly powerful portrait to a little discussed subject matter.

The main thing this film has going for it is its style. As I previously stated, its like a visual poem. Its a rhythmic and emotional odyssey through the lives of these people who, especially in 1989, have been represented very little in the media. At times, it gets a little to SJW and over the top, but their rage is somewhat valid. In the late 80s, being black and gay was much harder than it is in the mid 2010s.

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Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.

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Marlon Riggs: B.G.A. Black Gay Activist. 30-ish, well-read, sensitive, pro-feminist, seeks same for envelope licking, flyer distribution, banner assembly, demonstration companion, dialogical theorizing, good times and hot safe sex. I do not want to wed the ...

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Release Date:

July 1989

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

The Castro District, San Francisco, California, USA

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