The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman (2007)

  • NR
  • 04/26/2007 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 15m

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.

Fred Barney Taylor

Director

Cast

Samuel R. Delany's headshot

Samuel R. Delany

Self

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