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Marlon Riggs picture

Marlon Riggs

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Known For

37 Years Old

Marlon Troy Riggs (February 3, 1957 – April 5, 1994) was an American filmmaker, educator (professor), poet, and gay rights activist. He produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries, including Ethnic Notions, Tongues Untied, Color Adjustment, and Black is... Black Ain't. Riggs created aesthetically innovative and socially provocative films that examine past and present representations of race and sexuality in America. The Marlon Riggs Collection is now housed at Stanford University Libraries.

Born

Fort Worth, Texas, USA on 3rd February 1957

Died

5th April 1994

All Credits

Tongues Untied Image
Tongues Untied
Self
Black Is… Black Ain’t Image
Black Is… Black Ain’t
Self
Absolutely Positive Image
Absolutely Positive
Self
Anthem Image
Anthem
Positive Men Image
Positive Men
Self
I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs Image
I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs
Self