The Polymath, or The Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delany, Gentleman (2007)

• Documentary

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.

Rating

6 / 10 (2 votes)

Release date

April 26, 2007

Runtime

1h 15m

Language

English

Director

Fred Barney Taylor

Status

Released