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Affirmations

For Pride 2022 • 10m

Directed by Marlon Riggs • Documentary • 1990 • 10 minutes

An exploration of Black gay male desires and dreams. Affirmations starts with an affectionate, humorous confessional and moves on to a wish for empowerment and incorporation.

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affirmations, african-american, black, documentary, expository, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, ovid, race, signifyin' works, social issues, title_a

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