The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman(2007)
8.0(1)1h 15m2007-04-26
Documentary
Overview
A portrait of Samuel R. Delany, an award-winning African-American gay author whose credits include everything from science fiction to several issues of the Wonder Woman comic book. Using a range of experimental techniques and borrowed footage from Delany's home movies, Taylor captures his subject's thoughts on racism, violence, and his struggles with sexual identity.
- Director:
- Fred Barney Taylor
- Status:
- Released
Cast
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