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

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 26, 2007

Original language

English

Cast

Samuel R. Delany

Director

Fred Barney Taylor

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1014771