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

Overview

A 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.

Release Date

26 April 2007

75 minutes