Isaac Julien
Director
The Darker Side of Black (1994)
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.
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: imdb.homophobia, imdb.racism, imdb.independent-film, imdb.reggae-music, imdb.rap-music, imdb.black-american, imdb.black-politics + 36 more, imdb.jamaican, imdb.black-music, imdb.crucifixion-of-gays, imdb.incitement-to-violence, imdb.interview, imdb.anti-lesbian, imdb.drugs, imdb.black-pop-culture, imdb.anti-gay, imdb.dance-club-culture, imdb.gun-culture, imdb.voice-over-narration, imdb.sexual-dynamics, imdb.machismo, imdb.misogyny, imdb.social-commentary, imdb.urban-violence, imdb.violence, imdb.elimination-of-gays, imdb.music-video-clip, imdb.elimination-of-lesbians, imdb.african-american, imdb.religion, imdb.black-male-swagger, imdb.politics, imdb.cool-pose, imdb.cross-cultural, imdb.man-wears-sunglasses, imdb.cultural-difference, imdb.economics, imdb.hate, imdb.hip-hop-music, imdb.fear-of-the-feminine, imdb.religious-homophobia, imdb.gay-interest, imdb.gay
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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55 min
Feb. 9, 1994
Released
NR