Tag: James Baldwin
Queerguru talks with the writers of KISS, MARRY KILL a remarkable queer prison romance based on a true story
This new UK drama is based on a remarkable true story that we first found very hard to believe It is the tale of Jay and Paul who are both serving life sentences for homophobic murders. Incredibly, they fall in love and seek permission to marry. Kiss Marry Kill is an electrifying…
Billy Porter wants to get serious by playing the black queer genius JAMES BALDWIN
The actor Billy Porter has become best known for his breakthrough as the first openly gay African/American to win an Emmy Award (for Pose), but also for wearing outrageous dresses on red carpets. His other career highlights include winning a Tony Award + Drama Desk Award for playing the drag queen Lola in Kinky…
JAMES BALDWIN Interview : never aired before!
Back in 1979 Joseph Lovett a very young producer at ABC’s 20/20 Program was assigned to film a profile on queer author James Baldwin. It was to tie in with the publication of Baldwin’s nineteenth novel Just Above My Head. Lovett was very excited to meet one of his heroes: “I had been reading [Baldwin]…
James Baldwin I Am Not Your Negro : Special Free Online Screening
O Cinema in Miami announces thanks to the support of Knight Foundation who will work with Magnolia Pictures to make the documentary I Am Not Your Negro (June 7th) available for FREE. The film screening (and that of two others) are being made possible thanks to the support of Knight Foundation, which has generously…
