“The insult, extends not just to blacks and gays, the majority of whom are taxpayers and would therefore seem entitled to some means of representation in publicly financed art. The insult confronts all of us who witness and are outraged by the quality of political debate.”
Marlon Riggs
(February 3, 1957-1994)
Sign: Aquarius
Gay Black filmmaker, poet, and essayist. Marlon Riggs is known for his work dealing with themes of homophobia, masculinity, and Black male sexuality. His critically esteemed film “Tongues Untied” was lambasted by religious conservatives upon its release, but has since become a cult classic among younger gay Black men.
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