Movie

Looking for Langston

★ 5.0(24)198945m

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Good to know

Director: Isaac Julien
Release date: 1989-10-31
Runtime: 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BFI

About Looking for Langston

Looking for Langston is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Isaac Julien, starring Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo and Akim Mogaji. It has a runtime of 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Looking for Langston in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A black and white, fantasy-like recreation of high-society gay men during the Harlem Renaissance, with archival footage and photographs intercut with a story. A wake is going on, with mourners gathered around a coffin. Downstairs is an elegant bar where tuxedoed men dance and talk. One of them has a dream in which he comes upon Beauty, who seems to reject him, although when he awakes, Beauty is sleeping beside him. His story and his visits to the jazz and dance club are framed by voices reading from the poetry and essays of Hughes and others. The text is rarely explicit, but the freedom of gay Black men in the 1920s in Harlem is suggested and celebrated visually.

Cast

Ben Ellison

Alex

Matthew Baidoo

Beauty

Akim Mogaji

James

John Wilson

Karl

Dencil Williams

Marcus

Guy Burgess

Dean

Dublin James Wahlberg

Carlos

Harry Donaldson

Leatherboy

Jimmy Somerville

Angel

Langston Hughes

Self (archive footage)

Stuart Hall

British (voice)

Themes & keywords

lgbtharlem renaissancegay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Looking for Langston in Mexico?+

Looking for Langston is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Looking for Langston on Netflix?+

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How long is Looking for Langston?+

Looking for Langston has a runtime of 45 minutes (45 minutes).

Who stars in Looking for Langston?+

Looking for Langston stars Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo, Akim Mogaji, John Wilson and Dencil Williams.

When did Looking for Langston come out?+

Looking for Langston is a 1989 movie directed by Isaac Julien.

What genre is Looking for Langston?+

Looking for Langston is Drama film.

Who directed Looking for Langston?+

Looking for Langston was directed by Isaac Julien.