Movie

Tongues Untied

“Black Men Loving Black Men”

★ 6.6(61)199055m

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Good to know

Director: Marlon Riggs
Release date: 1990-03-16
Runtime: 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Signifyin' Works

Tongues Untied — trailer

About Tongues Untied

Tongues Untied is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Marlon Riggs, starring Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill and Brian Freeman. It has a runtime of 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tongues Untied in Chile — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Marlon Riggs

Self

Essex Hemphill

Self - Poetry Performance

Brian Freeman

Self

Michael Bell

Self

Willi Ninja

Self

Kerrigan Black

Self

Blackberri

Self

Djola Bernard Branner

Self

Eddie Murphy

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

lgbtblack lgbtafrican american man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tongues Untied in Chile?+

Tongues Untied is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Chile. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Tongues Untied on Netflix?+

Tongues Untied is not on Netflix in Chile right now.

How long is Tongues Untied?+

Tongues Untied has a runtime of 55 minutes (55 minutes).

Who stars in Tongues Untied?+

Tongues Untied stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman, Michael Bell and Willi Ninja.

When did Tongues Untied come out?+

Tongues Untied is a 1990 movie directed by Marlon Riggs.

What genre is Tongues Untied?+

Tongues Untied is Documentary film.

Who directed Tongues Untied?+

Tongues Untied was directed by Marlon Riggs.