The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman

The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman

75 mins | Documentary | April 26, 2007

A portrait of Samuel R. Delany, an award-winning African-American gay author whose credits include everything from science fiction to several issues of the Wonder Woman comic book. Using a range of experimental techniques and borrowed footage from Delany's home movies, Taylor captures his subject's thoughts on racism, violence, and his struggles with sexual identity.

The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman

75 mins | Documentary | April 26, 2007

The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
A portrait of Samuel R. Delany, an award-winning African-American gay author whose credits include everything from science fiction to several issues of the Wonder Woman comic book. Using a range of experimental techniques and borrowed footage from Delany's home movies, Taylor captures his subject's thoughts on racism, violence, and his struggles with sexual identity.
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Original title The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
Directors Fred Barney Taylor
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