Marlon Riggs
Marlon Troy Riggs (February 3, 1957 – April 5, 1994) was an American filmmaker, educator (professor), poet, and gay rights activist. He produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries, including Ethnic Notions, Tongues Unt...
Biography
Marlon Troy Riggs (February 3, 1957 – April 5, 1994) was an American filmmaker, educator (professor), poet, and gay rights activist. He produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries, including Ethnic Notions, Tongues Untied, Color Adjustment, and Black is... Black Ain't. Riggs created aesthetically innovative and socially provocative films that examine past and present representations of race and sexuality in America. The Marlon Riggs Collection is now housed at Stanford University Libraries.
Known for
Tongues Untied1990 · Self3.3
Ethnic Notions1986 · Director, Producer, Writer3.6
Color Adjustment1992 · Director, Writer, Producer3.5
Black Is… Black Ain’t1995 · Self2.9
Affirmations1990 · Director, Writer, Producer2.8
Anthem1993 · Cast2.3
No Regret1993 · Director, Writer, Producer2.3
Boys' Shorts1993 · Director2.1Cast credits
Crew credits
Tongues Untied1990 · Director, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Producer3.3Ethnic Notions1986 · Director, Producer, Writer3.6Color Adjustment1992 · Director, Writer, Producer3.5Black Is… Black Ain’t1995 · Director, Producer2.9Affirmations1990 · Director, Writer, Producer2.8Anthem1993 · Director, Producer2.3No Regret1993 · Director, Writer, Producer2.3Boys' Shorts1993 · Director2.1
Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues1981 · Director, Writer, Producer, Editor3.0
Circle of RecoveryMovie · Consulting ProducerHHow Much Is Enough? Decision Making in the Nuclear Age1982 · Sound Effects, Associate Editor