Black Is… Black Ain’t
Originally released in 1995. Black Is… Black Ain’t is a documentary film. directed by Marlon Riggs. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marlon Riggs, Angela Davis, and bell hooks
Synopsis
African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs was working on this final film as he died from AIDS-related complications in 1994; he addresses the camera from his hospital bed in several scenes. The film directly addresses sexism and homophobia within the black community, with snippets of misogynistic and anti-gay slurs from popular hip-hop songs juxtaposed with interviews with African-American intellectuals and political theorists, including Cornel West, bell hooks and Angela Davis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Signifyin' Works
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Is… Black Ain’t about?
African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs was working on this final film as he died from AIDS-related complications in 1994; he addresses the camera from his hospital bed in several scene...
Who directed Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t was directed by Marlon Riggs.
How long is Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Black Is… Black Ain’t released?
Black Is… Black Ain’t was released on October 11, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Is… Black Ain’t?
The main cast of Black Is… Black Ain’t includes Marlon Riggs, Angela Davis, bell hooks, Essex Hemphill, Cornel West.