Black is... Black Ain't
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| Black is... Black Ain't | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Marlon Riggs |
| Starring | Cornel West bell hooks Angela Davis Essex Hemphill Bill T. Jones Marlon Riggs |
| Release date(s) | 1994 |
| Running time | 87 mins. |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Black is... Black Ain't is a 1994 documentary film directed by Marlon Riggs. The film was awarded the Filmmakers Trophy for best documentary at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival.
Overview [edit]
The film tells the story that the African experience comes in as many varieties and voices as the imagination allows, and that African Americans, instead of reaching for the narrowness of a single identity, should celebrate their diversity. It intermixes poetry and dance with analysis by leading voices in culture, race, education and media.
References [edit]
- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/05/05/DD50579.DTL
- http://www.slantmagazine.com/dvd/review/black-isblack-aint/1458
- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1995/05/05/WEEKEND10027.dtl
