Looking for Langston
Originally released in 1989. Looking for Langston is a drama film. directed by Isaac Julien. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo, and Akim Mogaji
Synopsis
A black and white, fantasy-like recreation of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance, with archival footage and photographs intercut with a story. A wake is going on, with mourners gathered around a coffin. Downstairs is an elegant bar where tuxedoed men dance and talk. One of them has a dream in which he comes upon Beauty, who seems to reject him, although when he awakes, Beauty is sleeping beside him. His story and his visits to the jazz and dance club are framed by voices reading from the poetry and essays of Hughes and others. The text is rarely explicit, but the freedom of gay Black men in the 1920s in Harlem is suggested and celebrated visually.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
- Sankofa Film & Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking for Langston about?
A black and white, fantasy-like recreation of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance, with archival footage and photographs intercut with a story. A wake is going on, with mourners gath...
Who directed Looking for Langston?
Looking for Langston was directed by Isaac Julien.
How long is Looking for Langston?
Looking for Langston has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Looking for Langston released?
Looking for Langston was released on October 31, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looking for Langston?
The main cast of Looking for Langston includes Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo, Akim Mogaji, John Wilson, Dencil Williams.