When Marlon Riggs died of AIDS at the age of 37, completing this film which summed up a lifetime's work exploring African American identity. It weaves together the testimonies of thos whose complexion, class, gender, speech or sexuality has made them feel "too Black" or "not Black enough." Scholars and artists movingly recall their own struggles to create a more inclusive definition of "Blackness." Riggs own deeply personal quest for meaning and self-affirmation as his health deteriorates serves to tie the film together.

California Newsreel Collection

African Americans -- Race identity, African Americans -- Attitudes, African Americans -- Color -- Social aspects

Riggs, Marlon T. (Producer), Riggs, Marlon T. (Director), Atkinson, Nicole (Producer), Badgley, Christiane (Editor), Hemphill, Essex (Performer), California Newsreel (Firm) (Distributor)

01:28:16 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Higher education

Name	California Newsreel
Role	Distributor
Telephone	415-284-7800
Address	500 Third Street, Suite #505, San Francisco, CA 94107-1875
Email	[email protected]

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