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Documentary filmmaker, poet, writer. Documentaries focused on race, homophobia, and sexuality. Notable for his controversial documentary 'Tongues Untied' (Berlin Film Festival award). Recipient of a National Emmy Award (1987). Themes of his writing also focused on racism and homophobia. | Documentary filmmaker, poet, writer. Documentaries focused on race, homophobia, and sexuality. Notable for his controversial documentary 'Tongues Untied' (Berlin Film Festival award). Recipient of a National Emmy Award (1987). Themes of his writing also focused on racism and homophobia. | ||
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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1957 - 1994
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
Emmy Award
Description
Documentary filmmaker, poet, writer. Documentaries focused on race, homophobia, and sexuality. Notable for his controversial documentary 'Tongues Untied' (Berlin Film Festival award). Recipient of a National Emmy Award (1987). Themes of his writing also focused on racism and homophobia.
