Tongues Untied
“Black Men Loving Black Men”
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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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About Tongues Untied
“Black Men Loving Black Men”
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. Running 55 minutes.
Tongues Untied Cast and Characters
The cast features Marlon Riggs (as Self), Essex Hemphill (as Self - Poetry Performance), Brian Freeman (as Self), Michael Bell (as Self), and Willi Ninja (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Tongues Untied has built such a passionate audience.
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Tongues Untied flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied runs for 55 minutes (about 0.9 hour).
Is Tongues Untied good? What's the rating?
Tongues Untied holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 61 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Tongues Untied?
The main cast includes Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, and Michael Bell, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Tongues Untied available in English?
Yes — Tongues Untied was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Tongues Untied released?
Tongues Untied was released in 1990.
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What is Tongues Untied about?
Tongues Untied is a Documentary English-language film. 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 March 16, 1990. It has a runtime of 55m. The film was produced by Signifyin' Works.
Who stars in Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman and Michael Bell. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Tongues Untied available in HD?
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