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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.
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How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied has a runtime of 55m ( and 55 minutes).
Who directed Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs and released in 1990.
What genre is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied is a Documentary film (1990).
Who stars in Tongues Untied?
The cast of Tongues Untied includes Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, Michael Bell, Willi Ninja.
What is the TMDB rating for Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 61 votes.
