Bibliograph

The new black, a film by Yoruba Richen ; director and producer, Yoruba Richen ; producer, Yvonne Welbon ; co-production of Promised Land Film, Inc. and Independent Television Service (ITVS)

Type

Label

The new black, a film by Yoruba Richen ; director and producer, Yoruba Richen ; producer, Yvonne Welbon ; co-production of Promised Land Film, Inc. and Independent Television Service (ITVS)

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The new black

Oclc number

909041115

Responsibility statement

a film by Yoruba Richen ; director and producer, Yoruba Richen ; producer, Yvonne Welbon ; co-production of Promised Land Film, Inc. and Independent Television Service (ITVS)

Runtime

Summary

This award-winning documentary boldly examines the controversial and challenging issues facing African American communities on gay civil rights, campaigns for/against marriage equality and in particular the role of faith institutions. The film makes a compelling case that the fight for LGBT rights in Black communities is an extension of the Black Freedom Struggle. Director Yoruba Richen was inspired to make the film in response to erroneous reports that African American voters caused the passage of an anti-same sex marriage initiative in the 2008 California election. The film looks at other pro and anti-gay rights campaigns over the years and how right-wing groups have used the issue to make inroads in to black communities. It culminates in the 2012 electoral efforts to preserve - or reverse - marriage equality in Maryland, a state with a substantial African American population

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

LGBT rights and African American communities

Contributor

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Subject