Movie Description
Black Nations/Queer Nations?
(1995)Overview
This is an experimental documentary chronicling the March 1995 groundbreaking conference on lesbian and gay sexualities in the African diaspora. The conference brought together an array of dynamic scholars, activists and cultural workers including Essex Hemphill, Kobena Mercer, Barbara Smith, Urvashi Vaid and Jacqui Alexander to interrogate the economic, political and social situations of diasporic lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgendered peoples. The video brings together the highlights of the conference and draws connections between popular culture and contemporary black gay media production. The participants discuss various topics: Black and queer identity, the shortcomings of Black nationalism, and homophobia in Black communities. Drawing upon works such as Isaac Julien's "The Attendant" and Jocelyn Taylor's "Bodily Functions", this documentary illuminates the importance of this historic conference for Black lesbians and gays.
Featured Crew
- Director : Shari Frilot
- Cast : Jocelyn Taylor,Isaac Julien
Cast
Self
Self - Panelist
Facts
Original TitleBlack Nations/Queer Nations?
Status Released
Release Information
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1995-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 59m
Homepagehttps://www.twn.org/catalog/pages/responsive/cpage.aspx?rec=936&card=price
Genres
- Documentary