Tongues Untied
1990, English. Directed by Marlon Riggs.
Black Men Loving Black Men
Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 16 March 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Beam, Reginald Jackson, Steve Langley
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Tongues Untied: quick answers
Is Tongues Untied worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Does Tongues Untied have a post-credits scene?
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Tongues Untied parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tongues Untied on?
Tongues Untied is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tongues Untied?
If you liked Tongues Untied, try Welcome to Chechnya, Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Tongues Untied?
Tongues Untied (1990) was directed by Marlon Riggs and stars Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Brian Freeman.