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

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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.

Director: Fred Barney Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

lgbt, gay artist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman about?
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.
Who directed The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman?
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman was directed by Fred Barney Taylor.
Who stars in The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman?
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman stars Samuel R. Delany.
How long is The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman?
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman?
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman is a Documentary film.
Where was The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman produced?
The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman was produced in United States of America.