Tongues Untied

1989

Documentary

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 100% · 12 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 88%
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 2189 2.2K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Marlon Riggs Photo
Marlon Riggs

Top cast

Michael Bell Photo
Michael Bell as Self
Martin Luther King Photo
Martin Luther King as Self
Willi Ninja Photo
Willi Ninja as Self
Brian Freeman Photo
Brian Freeman as Self
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506.69 MB
968*720
English 2.0
Not Rated
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59.94 fps
12 hr 54 min
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938.14 MB
1440*1072
English 2.0
Not Rated
Subtitles us  
59.94 fps
12 hr 54 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by William L 8 / 10

Tongues Untied definitely has a few years on

Tongues Untied definitely has a few years on it stylistically, with its monologues staring directly into the camera evoking '90s Public Service Announcements, no matter how poetic the dialogue. But there is also a defiant and powerful story of struggle put proudly on display, as Riggs demonstrates the pain associated not only with the individual pains of being black and homosexual, but the unique hatred that he is forced to endure as a member of both groups. Forced to prioritize different components of his identity that are both equally valid and unchanging, all while at the height of the AIDS epidemic that was tearing through the ranks of the small group that fought the same fight, the director showcases a powerful message on preconception, social pressures, and identity. (4/5)
Reviewed by R T 7 / 10

A documentary in a very original style with

A documentary in a very original style with a very original subject.
Reviewed by R T 10 / 10

This is not a typical movie in any

This is not a typical movie in any way. Sometimes it may seem cheesy or dramatic. Overall, however, it is shocking and brilliant. There are many light or humorous moments and many intense moments. Throughout the movie, you never stick with one scene for too long, nor one theme - there are constant changes and twists in content, perspective, artistic medium. The content is so utterly real that for most, you can feel it extremely deeply, and if you have felt the same way, it really speaks to you, as this content is not found in this way with such intensity anywhere in popular media. I watched this in a movie theater at my college last night. Everyone was left completely speechless - entirely silent throughout the movie, through the credits, until it was fully over. It is currently my favorite film. (My writing is absolutely terrible here, I apologize - but wanted to contribute that it is an amazing film.)
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