The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2007-04-26
Runtime: 75 mins
Director: Fred Barney Taylor
Spoken language:
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
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Production Countries: United States of America
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