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Looking For Langston Reviews

1989

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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... Read more

Director	Isaac Julien
Genres	Documentary, Gay/Lesbian

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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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  - norwich, uk
  - 12 May 2006 at 09:20
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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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  - 16 May 2009 at 11:31

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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 ...