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

Name: The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007
Duration: 75 min

2007 · Released · 75 min

Documentarian Fred Barney Taylor crafts a fascinating 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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