I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America (1998)

Cast

• Byron Hurt - Self
• bell hooks - Self
• Michael Eric Dyson - Self
• John Henrik Clarke - Self
• Kevin Powell - Self
• Andrew Young - Self
• Alvin F. Poussaint - Self
• MC Hammer - Self
• Jackson Katz - Self

Screenplay

• Byron Hurt
• Andrew P. Jones

Keywords

class society, american culture, racism, gender, social class, masculinity, african american man, gender ideals, gender identity, intersectionality, toxic masculinity, gender studies, african american studies, african american

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America about?

Award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt explores what it means to be a Black man in America. Traveling to more than fifteen cities and towns across the country, Hurt gathers reflections on Black masculinity from men and women of a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and a host of leading scholars and cultural critics. What results is an engaging and honest dialogue about race, gender, and identity in America. Features bell hooks, Michael Eric Dyson, John Henrick Clarke, Kevin Powell, Andrew Young, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, MC Hammer, Jackson Katz, and many others.

Who directed I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America?

I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America was directed by Byron Hurt.

Who stars in I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America?

I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America stars Byron Hurt, bell hooks, Michael Eric Dyson, John Henrik Clarke, Kevin Powell, Andrew Young.

How long is I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America?

I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).

What genre is I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America?

I Am a Man: Black Masculinity in America is a Documentary film.