Tongues Untied
"Black Men Loving Black Men"
Originally released in 1990. Tongues Untied is a documentary film. directed by Marlon Riggs. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, and Brian Freeman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (60 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 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...
Who directed Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs.
How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Tongues Untied released?
Tongues Untied was released on March 16, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tongues Untied?
The main cast of Tongues Untied includes Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, Michael Bell, Willi Ninja.