The Darker Side of Black
1994, English. Directed by Isaac Julien.
An exploration of the homophobia expressed by reggae and rap artists againts gays and lesbians. Inludes interviews with rappers Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton, who cite religious reasons for their particular brand of homophobia.
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- 0h 55m
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- English
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The Darker Side of Black runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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The Darker Side of Black isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 1994. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darker Side of Black?
If you liked The Darker Side of Black, try Welcome to Chechnya, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Shawn Mendes: In Wonder.
Who directed The Darker Side of Black?
The Darker Side of Black (1994) was directed by Isaac Julien.