I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs
Synopsis
Incorporating archival material, revelatory verite footage, and clips from his own work, a documentary which chronicles the life and works of the black, openly gay filmmaker Marlon Riggs whose controversial body works exploded on the scene with his landmark 1989 film "Tongues Untied" (USA). Riggs specialized in films dealing mainly with African-American males and the nuances of sexuality as it relates to their cultural, religious, and social identity. A teacher and prolific documentarian, the outspoken artist, Riggs, eventually succumbed to an AIDS-related illness in 1994.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Everett
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara T. Christian
- Original Title
- I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Everett
Barbara T. Christian
Karen Everett
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Everett
Director
Barbara T. Christian
Writer
Karen Everett
Producer
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What is I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs about?
Incorporating archival material, revelatory verite footage, and clips from his own work, a documentary which chronicles the life and works of the black, openly gay filmmaker Marlon Riggs whose controversial body works exploded on the scene with his landmark 1989 film "Tongues Untied" (USA). Riggs specialized in films dealing mainly with African-American males and the nuances of sexuality as it relates to their cultural, religious, and social identity. A teacher and prolific documentarian, the outspoken artist, Riggs, eventually succumbed to an AIDS-related illness in 1994.
Who directed I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs?
I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs was directed by Karen Everett.
Who stars in I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs?
The principal cast of I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs includes Marlon Riggs.
When was I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs released and how long is it?
I Shall Not Be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.