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