The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
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
Cast
Samuel R. Delany
Self
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Apr 26, 2007
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Fred Barney Taylor