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- 2004
- Not Rated
- Wolfe Releasing
- 1 h 34 m
- 2004
- Not Rated
- Wolfe Releasing
- 1 h 34 m
Summary This film follows the emotional and psychological journey of a young Black gay artist as he discovers the hidden legacies of the gay and lesbian subcultures within the Harlem Renaissance. (Wolfe Video)
Directed By: Rodney Evans
Written By: Rodney Evans
- 2004
- Not Rated
- Wolfe Releasing
- 1 h 34 m
- 2004
- Not Rated
- Wolfe Releasing
- 1 h 34 m
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Summary This film follows the emotional and psychological journey of a young Black gay artist as he discovers the hidden legacies of the gay and lesbian subcultures within the Harlem Renaissance. (Wolfe Video)
Directed By: Rodney Evans
Written By: Rodney Evans
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Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
57
50% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
50% Mixed
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0% Negative
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First-time writer-director Rodney Evans makes a ballsy leap into historical fantasia, with heartfelt fervor outrunning stray moments of artistic gawkiness.
With its black-and-white flashbacks and relentlessly earnest tone, this sometimes threatens to become a PBS documentary, yet its script is exceptionally fluid, tracing the tributaries of art, race, and sexuality that feed one's sense of self.
Funny, sexy and very cleverly done.
The film's transitions between periods are not entirely seamless and its discourse often becomes didactic. However, the depth and intelligence it brings to issues of black politics and sexuality could help carve an appreciative theatrical audience in upscale gay and/or urban niches.
This first dramatic feature by documentarian Evans is an important film but not necessarily a successful one.
Interesting for its historical content.
Well-intentioned to a fault, the film packs a strange, ultimately unsuccessful combination of prurience and clumsy identity politics.
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Production Company
Miasma Films,
C-Hundred Film Corporation,
Intrinsic Value Films
Release Date Nov 5, 2004
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
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Awards
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 4 Nominations
L.A. Outfest
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
