Black Is… Black Ain’t
“A personal journey through Black identity”
5.6/ 10IMDb7.711
19951h 27m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Marlon Riggs
- Producer
- Marlon Riggs
- Production
- Signifyin' Works
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Is… Black Ain’t rated?
Black Is… Black Ain’t has an audience rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Black Is… Black Ain’t?
Black Is… Black Ain’t was directed by Marlon Riggs.
When was Black Is… Black Ain’t released?
Black Is… Black Ain’t was released in 1995.
