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

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

★ 6.0/10•2007•1h 15m•Documentary

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

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 26, 2007

Actors

Samuel R. Delany

Self

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