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The duration of Black Is… Black Ain’t is 87 mins.

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The original language of Black Is… Black Ain’t is English.

Who directed Black Is… Black Ain’t?

Black Is… Black Ain’t was directed by Marlon Riggs.

Which studio made Black Is… Black Ain’t?

Black Is… Black Ain’t was produced by Signifyin' Works.

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The total box office for Black Is… Black Ain’t is $10171.

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Black Is… Black Ain’t does not have end credit scenes.

Documentary

Box Office

$10K

Runtime

87 mins

Language

English

African-American documentary filmmaker Marlon Riggs completed this final work while dying of AIDS-related complications in 1994, speaking directly to the camera from his hospital bed. It confronts sexism and homophobia in the Black community, intercutting misogynistic and anti‑gay lyrics from popular hip‑hop with interviews of thinkers such as Cornel West, bell hooks and Angela Davis.

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Marlon Riggs

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Does Black Is… Black Ain’t have end credit scenes?

No!

Black Is… Black Ain’t does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Maulana Karenga

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