About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1995
Runtime
1h 27m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
12
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
black lgbt
creole
african american
black intellectual
black identity
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Questions about Black Is… Black Ain’t
How long is Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t has a runtime of 1h 27m (1 hour and 27 minutes).
Who directed Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t was directed by Marlon Riggs and released in 1995.
What genre is Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t is a Documentary film (1995).
Who stars in Black Is… Black Ain’t?
The cast of Black Is… Black Ain’t includes Marlon Riggs, Angela Davis, bell hooks, Essex Hemphill, Cornel West.
What is the TMDB rating for Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 12 votes.
