The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
2007 · 1h 15m · N/A Documentary
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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.
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