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199010 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Affirmations

199010 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Explores the unique challenges of being gay and black in America.

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Explores the unique challenges of being gay and black in America.

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Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggsdirector

Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggswriter

Reginald T. Jacksoncast

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A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.

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