Tongues Untied

Thematic Power of Ten Curated by Cara Mertes

A personal-essay documentary, threaded with poetry, song, dance, and monologue, fueled by rage and tenderness. The landmark work of the established journalist and documentarian-turned-artist Marlon Riggs aired on PBS and generated waves of national controversy that are still resonating. A conceptualization and performance so skillful set off a script so intimate that something quite remarkable is achieved. This film humanized the lives of some of the most reviled and marginalized people in America: black, gay, HIV-positive men.

Director

Marlon Riggs

Producer

Marlon Riggs

Release Year

1989

Festival Year

2007

Country

United States

Run Time

55 minutes