Anthem
Synopsis
A collage of erotic images and a call to arms, with a feverish hip-hop energy that celebrates the lives of African American men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: MUBI (IFFR)
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marlon Riggs
- Original Title
- Anthem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marlon Riggs
Christiane Badgley
Marlon Riggs
Department Leadership Roster
Marlon Riggs
Director
Christiane Badgley
Editor
Marlon Riggs
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anthem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anthem about?
A collage of erotic images and a call to arms, with a feverish hip-hop energy that celebrates the lives of African American men.
Who directed Anthem?
Anthem was directed by Marlon Riggs.
Who stars in Anthem?
The principal cast of Anthem includes Essex Hemphill, Colin Robinson, Bernard Branner, Brian Freeman, Jesse Harris.
When was Anthem released and how long is it?
Anthem was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anthem?
Anthem holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).