Artistically envisioned and lovingly done, Looking for Langston is an exploration of the life and consequences of late African-American poet Langston Hughes. It is impossible to tell Hughes' story without delving into the social atmosphere in which he thrived. The Harlem Renaissance was in full swing when Hughes found his voice... Read more
| Director | Isaac Julien |
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| Genres | Documentary, Gay/Lesbian |
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Artistically envisioned and lovingly done, Looking for Langston is an exploration of the life and consequences of late African-American poet Langston Hughes. It is impossible to tell Hughes' story without delving into the social atmosphere in which he thrived. The Harlem Renaissance was in full swing when Hughes found his voice. He represented the unabashed energy of the Cotton Club and the emerging tone of beat poetry. Filmmaker Isaac Julien fuses together a multitude of images to create a patchwork of impressions about the changing gay culture. Archival footage and a jazz soundtrack breathe life into this documentary journey. Looking for Langston has become a favorite within the gay community for its willingness to examine the viewpoint including sexuality and the black experience.~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
| Director | Isaac Julien |
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| Studio | BFI VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 45 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Documentary, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1989 To Rent: DVD: 27 Jun 2005 |
Isaac Julien celebrates black desire and homosexuality in a film full of powerful visual imagery and a palpable sensuality
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brillian interpretative documentary
Looks like it was shot in Kings Cross mainly and using old footage too. and some tape of Langston himself performing. It is an arty piece which gives a feel ... read more »
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uninformative arthouse piffle
I had been expecting some light to be shed on the Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes in particular. What I got was a mish mash of imagery that told me ... read more »
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brillian interpretative documentary
Looks like it was shot in Kings Cross mainly and using old footage too. and some tape of Langston himself performing. It is an arty piece which gives a feel ... read more »
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